Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
129
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
137
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 35 | 32 | 33 | 129 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 41 | 35 | 30 | 31 | 137 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers outlasted the Pistons 137-129. Trail Blazers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Trail Blazers' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Trail Blazers answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.