Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
112
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 28 | 24 | 27 | 104 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 20 | 32 | 32 | 28 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers edged the Pistons 112-104. Trail Blazers' offense had its way with the Pistons. The Trail Blazers carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.