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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
114
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
79
home
Chemistry Cold

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 27 33 28 26 114
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 22 20 20 17 79

After Action Report

The Pistons buried the Raptors 114-79. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Pistons cashed in. The Pistons answered the bell with a bounce-back effort; shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Garbage time started early.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.