Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
115
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 28 | 27 | 33 | 115 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 28 | 33 | 28 | 117 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Pistons 117-115. The breakneck pace played right into Raptors' hands. The Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.