Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 27 | 27 | 32 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 31 | 30 | 27 | 32 | 120 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers downed the Pistons 120-110. Trail Blazers controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Trail Blazers bent the defense out of shape from deep. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.