Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 33 | 29 | 39 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 37 | 25 | 34 | 126 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Raptors survived the Pistons 129-126. Raptors controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; fresh off a statement win, the Raptors stayed locked in. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.