Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
136
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 30 | 30 | 27 | 123 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 47 | 32 | 33 | 24 | 136 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons took care of the Raptors 136-123. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' high-flyers tilted the pace and the rim; Pistons' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.