Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
106
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
112
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 23 | 29 | 31 | 106 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 27 | 32 | 26 | 112 |
After Action Report
The Raptors fended off the Pistons 112-106. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; the Raptors sent shots into the fifth row all night. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Block Party Multiple shot-blockers turn the paint into a no-fly zone.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.