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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
105
away
Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
89
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Chemistry Hot

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 34 26 27 18 105
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 25 20 20 24 89

After Action Report

The Pistons downed the Raptors 105-89. Ugly basketball, but the Pistons did just enough. Pistons' Rim Wreckers got loose for easy buckets in transition; second-chance points piled up for the Pistons. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Style points be damned.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Raptors · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.
  • Pistons · Rim Wreckers A trio of high-flyers run, dunk, and tilt the pace.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • 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.