Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
117
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
114
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 13 | 117 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 24 | 30 | 32 | 10 | 114 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 117-114 in overtime. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.