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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
112
home
Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 30 34 25 37 126
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 29 30 27 112

After Action Report

The Raptors handled the Pistons 126-112. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors sent shots into the fifth row all night. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.