Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
108
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 23 | 28 | 28 | 109 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 22 | 27 | 31 | 28 | 108 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Trail Blazers 109-108. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; second-chance points piled up for the Trail Blazers. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- 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.