Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
99
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 25 | 19 | 29 | 99 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 26 | 30 | 25 | 106 |
After Action Report
The Pistons held off the Raptors 106-99. Pistons torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.