The Trail Blazers’ six-game winning streak came to an end at the hands of the Pistons on Saturday. Each team struggled on offense for extended periods, which resulted in both squads scoring under 40 points apiece in the first half. With Blake Griffin scratched from the lineup, Andre Drummond’s dominant play in the post eventually helped shift the scoreline in Detroit’s favor. The big fella bludgeoned the Blazers for 22 points and 19 rebounds, leading to a 99-90 victory for the Pistons.
Portland’s offense was off throughout the game. After facing lottery-bound opponents earlier in the week, the Blazers got a dose of post-Nurkic reality against a playoff team.