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Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
126
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 35 | 20 | 38 | 28 | 121 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 37 | 30 | 31 | 28 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers squeaked past the Pistons 126-121. Trail Blazers torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Trail Blazers came in with something to prove after a loss; Trail Blazers' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. The Trail Blazers rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.