Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
132
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 30 | 25 | 19 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 132 |
After Action Report
The Raptors demolished the Pistons 132-105. Raptors' offense had its way with the Pistons. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' shot-blockers turned the paint into a no-fly zone. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It broke open after the break.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.