Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 25 | 32 | 29 | 116 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 34 | 26 | 32 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers held off the Pistons 125-116. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.