Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
108
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
104
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 24 | 26 | 26 | 108 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 19 | 23 | 31 | 31 | 104 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Pistons 108-104. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo; Pistons' skid keeps deepening — heads down on both ends. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Crashing An 8+ game losing skid — heads are down, both ends suffer.
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.