Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 24 | 30 | 21 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 26 | 30 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Raptors 97-95. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors looked disjointed — chemistry issues linger. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.