Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 24 | 21 | 23 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 20 | 25 | 34 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Raptors 106-100. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.