Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 23 | 32 | 32 | 27 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 28 | 31 | 33 | 121 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons edged the Raptors 121-114. The Pistons got every break — every loose ball, every bounce. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. 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 · 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 · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.