Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
114
away
Chemistry
Tense
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
home
Chemistry
Tense
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 30 | 29 | 26 | 29 | 114 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 36 | 24 | 113 |
After Action Report
The Raptors survived the Pistons 114-113. Raptors torched the Pistons on the offensive end. The Raptors came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
- Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.