Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
113
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 29 | 27 | 34 | 113 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 26 | 31 | 29 | 119 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons fended off the Raptors 119-113. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; Raptors' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.