Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
88
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 18 | 25 | 29 | 16 | 88 |
After Action Report
The Pistons downed the Trail Blazers 102-88. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Trail Blazers pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.