Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 29 | 35 | 26 | 109 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 4 | 31 | 31 | 24 | 90 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors pulled away from the Pistons 109-90. Raptors' scorers couldn't be contained. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- 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.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.