Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
97
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 18 | 28 | 24 | 97 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 34 | 28 | 27 | 30 | 119 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Pistons 119-97. Shots fell that probably shouldn't have, and the Raptors cashed in. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.