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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
121
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Chemistry Hot
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
120
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Chemistry Tense

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 OT1 OT2 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 29 17 33 24 10 8 121
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 16 32 30 25 10 7 120

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Pistons survived the Raptors 121-120 in double overtime. Pistons' offense had its way with the Raptors. The Pistons came in with something to prove after a loss; the Pistons pushed the pace until the other side broke. The Pistons bench chemistry carried them. Pistons' rotation plan looked deliberate, and the right guys made the most of their roles.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · Bouncing Back A winning team just got tripped up — expect a response.
  • 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.