Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
118
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
100
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 24 | 35 | 35 | 24 | 118 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 31 | 28 | 20 | 21 | 100 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors downed the Pistons 118-100. Raptors torched the Pistons on the offensive end. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; the Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.