Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 25 | 38 | 26 | 116 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 34 | 27 | 27 | 117 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Raptors snuck past the Pistons 117-116. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors looked unstoppable — pure Buzzsaw mode; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- 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.