Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
103
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 31 | 27 | 19 | 103 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 18 | 20 | 26 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors downed the Pistons 103-87. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. Pistons' per-player workload didn't match the gameplan. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.