Playoffs · Round 4 · Game 3
Detroit PistonsPistons
122
away
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 30 | 32 | 27 | 122 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 33 | 22 | 32 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons edged the Trail Blazers 122-114. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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 · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.