Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
98
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 24 | 29 | 23 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 31 | 19 | 21 | 98 |
After Action Report
The Pistons survived the Raptors 98-96. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.