Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Cold
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 20 | 30 | 36 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 25 | 34 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers fended off the Pistons 119-110. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger.
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.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.