Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 20 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 98 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 26 | 20 | 24 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 98-96. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Trail Blazers played with the chip of a recent gutting loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.