⏱️How it unfolded
The score against the pace we expected, quarter by quarter.
The score, against the pace we expected
The Raptors stayed within a few baskets of the pace we expected all game. A much tighter, lower scoring game than we expected.
Where it moved
▲ TOR better than we expected
-3Q123-24
-3Q221-24
+6Q324-16
-6Q416-20
▼ DET better than we expected
The third quarter was where it moved most, 6 points better than our numbers for the Raptors.
⚖️What decided it
Why the Raptors won, and why the Pistons did not.
From the game
Lived at the line, 34 free throws to their 24- Looked after the ball, thirteen turnovers to their 24
- Lost the glass, 46 rebounds to 58
Key battles
25%Three-point accuracy12%
13Turnovers24
4Threes made2
24Free throws made18
📊The numbers
| TOR | DET | |
|---|---|---|
| 35% | Shooting from the field | 41% |
| 4 | Threes made | 2 |
| 25% | Three-point accuracy | 12% |
| 24 | Free throws made | 18 |
| 62 | Rebounds | 66 |
| 13 | Offensive rebounds | 15 |
| 21 | Assists | 21 |
| -1 | Points in the paint | -1 |
| 0 | Fast break points | 0 |
| 21 | Points off turnovers | 18 |
| 13 | Turnovers | 24 |
| 10 | Steals | 9 |
| 9 | Blocks | 7 |
