Playoffs · Round 3 · Game 2
Detroit PistonsPistons
91
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 15 | 24 | 91 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 27 | 20 | 29 | 95 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors survived the Pistons 95-91. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.