Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 34 | 25 | 30 | 111 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 32 | 15 | 28 | 19 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons pulled away from the Trail Blazers 111-94. The better team simply showed up tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. Tonight's Trail Blazers utilization choices clashed with the team identity.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.