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