Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
84
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 22 | 19 | 16 | 84 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 40 | 44 | 19 | 22 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Pistons buried the Raptors 125-84. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; fresh off a statement win, the Pistons stayed locked in. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.