Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 34 | 27 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 29 | 26 | 39 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers survived the Pistons 126-121. Trail Blazers' scorers couldn't be contained. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- 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.