Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
88
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
95
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 16 | 19 | 30 | 88 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 21 | 24 | 28 | 22 | 95 |
After Action Report
The Pistons fended off the Raptors 95-88. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' outside barrage was a constant threat. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.