Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
116
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 28 | 21 | 27 | 100 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 28 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Trail Blazers took care of the Pistons 116-100. The better team simply showed up tonight. Trail Blazers' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Trail Blazers locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Trail Blazers per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.