Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
113
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 37 | 41 | 32 | 26 | 136 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 27 | 24 | 27 | 35 | 113 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons rolled past the Trail Blazers 136-113. The tempo dragged the Trail Blazers into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks; Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Trail Blazers · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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.