Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
85
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
99
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 27 | 13 | 23 | 85 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 19 | 25 | 26 | 29 | 99 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 99-85. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Trail Blazers. Trail Blazers' positional balance gave them a synergy edge; Trail Blazers' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Balanced Five A starting five that covers every position with even talent finds a synergy edge.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.