Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
135
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 22 | 22 | 34 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 40 | 39 | 28 | 135 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pistons 135-98. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Trail Blazers' stars took over and bent the game to their will; the Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Superstar Stack Two or more 90-overall stars bend games to their will on both ends.
- 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 · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.