Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
96
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
107
home
Chemistry
Steady
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 25 | 20 | 26 | 25 | 96 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 107 |
After Action Report
The Pistons outlasted the Raptors 107-96. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Pistons' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles. Style points be damned.
What tipped it
- 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.