Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
102
away
Chemistry
Elite
Detroit PistonsPistons
90
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 27 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 102 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 19 | 19 | 29 | 90 |
After Action Report
The Raptors outlasted the Pistons 102-90. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; you could feel the revenge motivation from the Raptors. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.