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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
96
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 22 27 24 23 96
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 23 29 24 30 106

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Raptors outlasted the Pistons 106-96. Execution down the stretch made the difference. Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.