Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
88
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
89
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 18 | 19 | 14 | 37 | 88 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 24 | 18 | 24 | 89 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pistons 89-88. The Trail Blazers won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep; Pistons' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.