Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
100
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
94
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 17 | 25 | 36 | 100 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 25 | 19 | 23 | 27 | 94 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors held off the Pistons 100-94. The Raptors won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons are in a full-on tailspin. Whispers of a Pistons locker-room rift aren't helping. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.