Fri Nov 5, 2004 · 8:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
127
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 32 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 123 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 36 | 27 | 36 | 28 | 127 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Pistons 127-123. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. The Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one; the Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
- Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.