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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
127
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 27 28 21 30 106
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 31 38 28 127

After Action Report

In a track meet, the Pistons rolled past the Raptors 127-106. The Raptors had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. The second half turned a coin-flip into a runaway.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.