Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 25 | 29 | 24 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 27 | 28 | 19 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pistons 106-102. Ugly basketball, but the Trail Blazers did just enough. The Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.