Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
92
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 19 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 92 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 23 | 27 | 18 | 97 |
After Action Report
The Pistons snuck past the Raptors 97-92. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; the Raptors pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.