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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 26 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 112 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 26 | 24 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons squeaked past the Trail Blazers 112-107. The breakneck pace played right into Pistons' hands. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.