Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
111
away
Chemistry
Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
106
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 27 | 30 | 34 | 20 | 111 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 25 | 24 | 35 | 106 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Pistons survived the Raptors 111-106. The tempo dragged the Raptors into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
- Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.