Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 1
Detroit PistonsPistons
101
away
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
126
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 24 | 30 | 25 | 22 | 101 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 35 | 31 | 38 | 22 | 126 |
After Action Report
The Raptors ran roughshod over the Pistons 126-101. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors steamroller is in full effect right now; Raptors' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Buzzsaw An 8+ game winning streak — they cannot be stopped (until the league catches up).
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.