Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
122
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 14 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 23 | 28 | 31 | 30 | 10 | 122 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 126-122 in overtime. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.