Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
87
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 29 | 28 | 16 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 26 | 18 | 25 | 87 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Pistons took care of the Raptors 97-87. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. Fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.