Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 20 | 33 | 29 | 27 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 27 | 28 | 24 | 111 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Raptors 111-109. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.