Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 31 | 28 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 20 | 23 | 36 | 108 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons snuck past the Trail Blazers 112-108. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Whispers of a Trail Blazers locker-room rift aren't helping. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.