Celtics (
nathan) are the champions!
Fri Mar 18, 2005 · 9:00 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
117
away
Chemistry
Steady
Detroit PistonsPistons
118
home
Chemistry
Hot
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 22 | 25 | 32 | 24 | 14 | 117 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 23 | 21 | 32 | 27 | 15 | 118 |
After Action Report
In Detroit, the Pistons squeaked past the Raptors 118-117 in overtime. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons played with the chip of a recent gutting loss; Pistons' defenders refused to give up clean looks. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight.
What tipped it
- Pistons · Heartbreak A gutting last-second loss — revenge is on the menu.
- 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.