The Detroit Pistons moved to 55-21 and the Toronto Raptors to 42-33 in a 127-116 result at 8:00 PM EDT.
This Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors match summary starts with Detroit’s 60 percent field goal shooting and Toronto’s 33 assists in a game with 0 lead changes.
First quarter
The Detroit Pistons opened with a 26-20 edge while holding the Raptors to 20 points in the quarter.
Detroit produced 33 team assists in the game and kept Toronto at 0 time leading while building early control.
Toronto created 13 steals in the game, and those possessions helped the Raptors stay within reach after the opening stretch.
Second quarter
The Pistons added 33 points in the second quarter, and the Raptors countered with 34 points to tighten the margin.
Detroit got 26 made free throws on 87 percent at the line, matching Toronto’s 22 fouls drawn in the game.
Toronto generated 49 bench points and 33 points off turnovers, and those runs kept pressure on Motor City before halftime.
Third quarter
The Pistons swung the game with 41 points in the third quarter, and Detroit’s biggest lead reached 23.
Jalen Duren finished with 31 points and 9 rebounds, and his 92 percent field goal shooting reflected Detroit’s 62 percent accuracy on 2 point attempts.
Duncan Robinson scored 19 points, and Detroit’s 13 made 3 pointers came on 56 percent from deep.
Daniss Jenkins added 21 points and 5 assists, and his playmaking fit a Pistons attack that posted a 1.83 assists to turnover ratio.
Fourth quarter
Detroit closed with 27 points in the fourth quarter as Toronto scored 35 in a late push.
The Raptors produced 60 points in the paint and went 55 percent on 2 point shots, and that interior scoring showed up in the Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors key moments.
Detroit finished with 42 total rebounds while Toronto collected 48, and the Raptors also grabbed 14 offensive rebounds that fueled 11 second chance points.
Detroit’s 5 blocks and 7 steals helped limit Toronto to 64 percent at the free throw line, and the Pistons’ 19 points off turnovers supported the separation in the Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors highlights.
Next up
The Pistons will host the Minnesota Timberwolves at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on 4/2/2026 at 7:00 PM EDT, with Amazon Prime Video, FDSDET, and FDSNX carrying the broadcast as part of the post game analysis thread for this stretch.
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