Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
129
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
125
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 28 | 30 | 30 | 41 | 129 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 29 | 31 | 35 | 30 | 125 |
After Action Report
The Raptors squeaked past the Pistons 129-125. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors played with the chip of a recent gutting loss.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- 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 · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.