Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
110
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 30 | 33 | 23 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 16 | 25 | 36 | 33 | 110 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors edged the Pistons 118-110. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.