Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
136
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
116
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 32 | 38 | 37 | 29 | 136 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 34 | 31 | 25 | 26 | 116 |
After Action Report
The Raptors buried the Pistons 136-116. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors ride keeps rolling — they're catching fire. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. One bad quarter was all it took to crack this one open.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.