Tue Mar 1, 2005 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
away
Chemistry
Hot
Portland Trail BlazersBlazers
120
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 126 |
| Portland Trail BlazersBlazers | 33 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 120 |
After Action Report
In Portland, the Pistons fended off the Trail Blazers 126-120. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense.
What tipped it
- Trail Blazers · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Trail Blazers · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.