Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
90
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 90 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 100 |
After Action Report
The Pistons pulled away from the Raptors 100-90. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.