Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 28 | 18 | 25 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 25 | 25 | 30 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Raptors 102-99. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
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.