Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 27 | 25 | 18 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 26 | 22 | 22 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Raptors 100-89. The Raptors couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Pistons. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. 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.