Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
133
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
128
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 38 | 28 | 31 | 36 | 133 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 26 | 44 | 33 | 25 | 128 |
After Action Report
In Toronto, the Pistons survived the Raptors 133-128. Pistons' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Pistons couldn't shake the cold spell; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. The Pistons rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.