Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
99
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
86
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 22 | 30 | 21 | 99 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 25 | 14 | 86 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons took care of the Trail Blazers 99-86. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.