Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
116
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 22 | 33 | 23 | 27 | 105 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 32 | 26 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors handled the Pistons 116-105. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. 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 · 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.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- 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.