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Can the Pistons Overcome Raptors' Challenge at Little Caesars Arena?

As the Detroit Pistons prepare to host the Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena, fans are eager to see if their team can turn around a challenging season. The upcoming game, scheduled for March 13th at 7:00 PM Eastern Time, will be broadcasted on BSDET and TSN.


DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Dennis Schroder #17 of the Toronto Raptors plays defense against the Detroit Pistons  on December 30, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Pistons have had a rough stretch lately, with their record reflecting struggles on both ends of the court. In their recent match against the Cleveland Cavaliers, despite a spirited fourth-quarter rally where they scored 30 points, they fell short by ten points in a 100-110 loss. This defeat extended their losing streak and further solidified their position at the bottom of the standings with only nine wins to fifty losses.


Analyzing past performances reveals some areas of concern but also potential sparks of hope for Detroit. Against Cleveland, they managed to draw fouls effectively and shot an impressive 86 percent from the free-throw line. However, shooting from the field was less efficient at just 37 percent overall and only 28 percent from beyond the arc.


DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons shoots the ball during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 30, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

In contrast, during an away game against Chicago Bulls just days earlier – which ended in victory for Detroit – we saw what this team is capable of when things click into place. They led for over half of that game and showcased improved shooting accuracy with an effective field goal percentage standing at 59 percent.


Defensively though, there's room for improvement as evidenced by allowing over one point per possession in each of these games. The Pistons will need to tighten up defensively if they hope to contain a Raptors team known for its dynamic offense.


DETROIT, MI - DECEMBER 30: Cade Cunningham #2 of the Detroit Pistons shoots a free throw during the game against the Toronto Raptors on December 30, 2023 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2023 NBAE (Photo by Chris Schwegler/NBAE via Getty Images)

As we look ahead to this matchup against Toronto Raptors – who are coming off strong performances themselves – it's clear that Detroit must leverage its strengths like free throw shooting while addressing weaknesses such as defensive efficiency and consistency in scoring.


Fans can catch all action live from Little Caesars Arena on March 13th or tune into BSDET or TSN TV networks as these two teams clash on court. Will home advantage prove pivotal? Or will Toronto continue its push towards playoff contention? Only time will tell as we await tip-off in Motor City.

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