Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
away
Chemistry
Tense
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
96
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 24 | 22 | 33 | 102 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 30 | 23 | 25 | 18 | 96 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Trail Blazers 102-96. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.