Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
109
away
Chemistry
Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
111
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 36 | 28 | 22 | 109 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 25 | 31 | 30 | 111 |
After Action Report
In a track meet, the Raptors snuck past the Pistons 111-109. The Pistons couldn't capitalize even when shots wouldn't fall for the Raptors. The Raptors owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Raptors answered the bell with a bounce-back effort. The Raptors locker room is humming, and it showed. Early returns: the Raptors per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. Survive-and-advance type win.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
- 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.
- 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.