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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
92
away
Chemistry Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 21 25 24 22 92
Detroit PistonsPistons 21 25 25 31 102

After Action Report

The Pistons outlasted the Raptors 102-92. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.