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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
126
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Chemistry Tense
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
121
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 30 29 33 34 126
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 31 35 33 22 121

After Action Report

The Pistons squeaked past the Raptors 126-121. Pistons' scorers couldn't be contained. The Pistons owned the glass, generating extra possessions; the Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss. The Raptors rotation plan worked against them — wrong guys, wrong night.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Raptors · Ice Cold On a 4+ game losing streak — shots aren't falling.
  • Pistons · Glass Eaters Crashing the boards generates extra possessions and second-chance buckets.
  • Pistons · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.