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.