Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
123
away
Chemistry
Elite
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
70
home
Chemistry
Cold
Box Score
| TEAM | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | FINAL |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit PistonsPistons | 30 | 36 | 19 | 38 | 123 |
| Toronto RaptorsRaptors | 18 | 21 | 16 | 15 | 70 |
After Action Report
The Pistons blew the doors off the Raptors 123-70. Pistons torched the Raptors on the offensive end. Shots just aren't falling for the Raptors lately; Raptors' veteran poise eliminated the costly mistakes. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Early returns: the Pistons per-player utilization choices fit the identity tonight. It was over by halftime.
What tipped it
- Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
- Raptors · Locker-Room Rift Tension in the locker room — poor ball movement and streaky play.
- Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.