Detroit Pistons vs Toronto Raptors — 127:116, NBA

Detroit closed out a 127-116 win over Toronto, leaning on elite shot-making and a balanced offensive approach. The Pistons shot 31-of-50 from the field (62.0%) and knocked down 13-of-23 from three, efficiency that consistently blunted Toronto’s attempts to string together stops. Both teams finished with 33 assists, but Detroit’s superior conversion rate on those looks proved decisive. Jalen Duren led the way with a game-high 31 points, anchoring Detroit’s scoring and giving the Pistons a reliable option whenever the Raptors threatened to close the gap. Detroit also got key secondary production from D. Jenkins (21 points) and Duncan Robinson (19 points), with the perimeter shooting helping create space and keep Toronto’s defense stretched. Toronto stayed competitive behind R.J. Barrett’s 24 points and Brandon Ingram’s 22, and the Raptors were efficient overall (33-of-60, 55.0%) while matching Detroit on the glass (35-34) and in assists (33-33). However, Toronto’s three-point output (10-of-29) didn’t keep pace with Detroit’s volume and accuracy from deep, leaving the Raptors needing near-perfect finishing inside to keep up. Going forward, the Pistons can point to the combination of high-percentage finishing and three-point efficiency as a winning blueprint, especially when multiple scorers complement their primary option. For the Raptors, the offensive process produced solid efficiency and ball movement, but the margin in three-point shooting and the inability to slow Detroit’s top scorers were the difference in an 11-point road loss.