Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
105
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 23 | 23 | 33 | 107 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 105 |
After Action Report
The Pistons squeaked past the Raptors 107-105. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons carried the confidence of a hot streak right into this one; the Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.