Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 116 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 31 | 28 | 118 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Raptors 118-116. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Raptors' old heads steadied the ship in the swings. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.