Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 34 | 32 | 115 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 36 | 28 | 34 | 39 | 137 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers ran roughshod over the Pistons 137-115. The breakneck pace played right into Trail Blazers' hands. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.