Playoffs · Round 1 · Game 5
Detroit PistonsPistons
108
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Toronto RaptorsRaptors
109
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Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 29 | 22 | 28 | 108 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 29 | 24 | 26 | 30 | 109 |
After Action Report
The Raptors snuck past the Pistons 109-108. Every possession went the Raptors way. Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Raptors' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Ugly, but it counts the same in the standings.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.