Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
119
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 18 | 23 | 34 | 105 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 29 | 37 | 22 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 119-105. The better team simply showed up tonight. The Trail Blazers looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; Trail Blazers' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Trail Blazers' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.