Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
76
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 76 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 28 | 39 | 21 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers buried the Pistons 118-76. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Trail Blazers cashed in. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; the Pistons carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.