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Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
115
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Chemistry Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
93
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Chemistry Steady

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 36 29 21 29 115
Detroit PistonsPistons 23 21 22 27 93

After Action Report

The Raptors ran roughshod over the Pistons 115-93. The better team simply showed up tonight. Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes; Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Tonight's Pistons utilization choices clashed with the team identity. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.