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Sun Apr 3, 2005 · 6:00 PM
Detroit PistonsPistons
113
away
Chemistry Steady
Toronto RaptorsRaptors
135
home
Chemistry Elite

Box Score

TEAM Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 FINAL
Detroit PistonsPistons 26 26 33 28 113
Toronto RaptorsRaptors 31 39 27 38 135

After Action Report

In Toronto, the Raptors blew the doors off the Pistons 135-113. The tempo dragged the Pistons into a rhythm they couldn't survive. Second-chance points piled up for the Raptors; Raptors' Run-and-Gun identity dictated the tempo. It was over by halftime.

What tipped it

  • Raptors · 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.
  • Pistons · Tight-Knit Locker-room chemistry is humming — extra trust on every possession.