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Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
134
away
Chemistry Hot
Detroit PistonsPistons
128
home
Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 35 30 32 37 134
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 34 34 34 128

After Action Report

The Raptors held off the Pistons 134-128. The Pistons had no answer for the variance gods tonight. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; the Raptors carried the swagger of a recent blowout into this one. The Raptors bench chemistry carried them. The Raptors rotation plan paid off — leaning into the right spots created real lift.

What tipped it

  • Pistons · Catching Fire Riding a 4+ game winning streak — confidence is high.
  • 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 · Statement Win Last time out, a 20+ point beating sent a message.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.