Game Preview: Raptors vs Pistons

The Toronto Raptors (29-31) will be going for their fourth consecutive win when they face the Detroit Pistons (15-45) on Saturday afternoon. The Raptors are coming off a 115-110 win over New Orleans as four-point favorites. The Pistons are coming off a 108-106 loss to Orlando as eight-point underdogs.

Detroit is 6-4 in its last 10 games against Toronto.

Raptors Going For Seventh Win In Eight Games


The Raptors played well over the past week and they’ve won six of their last seven games. They will try to keep the momentum going with a win over the Pistons, which will give them their fourth win in a row and seventh win in their last eight games.
Toronto is averaging 113.4 points per game. They scored 115 points in their last game, making 46.7 percent of their field goals and 29 percent of their three-pointers.

Pascal Siakam led the Raptors with 26 points, four rebounds, and five assists. Jakob Poeltl finished with 21 points and 18 rebounds, while Scottie Barnes added 18 points, five rebounds, three assists, and three steals.

Toronto has struggled defensively, giving up 112.4 points per game. They gave up 110 points in their last game and will need a similar effort if they want to get the win.

Fred VanVleet (Personal) is questionable for this game.

Pistons Trying To Snap Three-Game Losing Streak


The Pistons aren’t playing well at the moment and come into this game on a three-game losing streak. They will try to snap their streak with a win over the Raptors, which will give them their second win in their last five games.
Detroit is averaging 112.2 points per game. They scored 106 points in their last game, making 45.7 percent of their field goals and 50 percent of their three-pointers.

Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 25 points and four assists. Alec Burks finished with 16 points, five rebounds, and three assists, while Killian Hayes added 12 points and five assists.

Detroit has struggled defensively, giving up 119.7 points per game. They gave up 108 points in their last game and will have to keep it up if they want to win this game.

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