Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
101
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 30 | 23 | 97 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 32 | 20 | 26 | 101 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Pistons 101-97. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.