Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
119
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 29 | 19 | 23 | 89 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 33 | 25 | 30 | 31 | 119 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons ran roughshod over the Raptors 119-89. Pistons controlled the tempo from tip to buzzer. Second-chance points piled up for the Pistons; Pistons' Lockdown identity stifled the opposing offense. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Never a doubt in this one.
What tipped it
- 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.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.