Wed Dec 8, 2004 · 8:30 PM
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
95
away
Chemistry
Cold
Detroit PistonsPistons
102
home
Chemistry
Elite
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 21 | 25 | 25 | 24 | 95 |
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 28 | 25 | 27 | 22 | 102 |
After Action Report
The Pistons edged the Raptors 102-95. The Pistons won despite a cold shooting night — grit beat polish. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; Raptors' defenders refused to give up clean looks. The Pistons locker room is humming, and it showed. Tonight's Raptors utilization choices clashed with the team identity. Survive-and-advance type win.
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.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.