Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 24 | 30 | 22 | 106 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 25 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons buried the Trail Blazers 106-86. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.