Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 23 | 30 | 33 | 110 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 26 | 28 | 28 | 34 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Trail Blazers outlasted the Pistons 116-110. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Trail Blazers' old heads steadied the ship in the swings; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.