TORONTO (AP) — Jerami Grant scored 14 of his 24 factors within the fourth quarter, Isaiah Stewart scored 20 and Detroit used an enormous end to beat short-handed Toronto 127-121 on Saturday night time, the Pistons’ fourth straight victory over the Raptors.
Killian Hayes had 13 factors and a season-high 10 assists, Saddiq Bey scored 16 factors, Josh Jackson had 15 factors and Frank Jackson added 14 because the Pistons bounced again from Friday’s 20-point loss at Cleveland to win for the second time in three video games, setting season-highs in factors, assists (34), and made subject objectives (43).
“That felt good,” Stewart stated. “It felt actually good. Simply wish to proceed to maintain this up heading into the following sport.”
The Pistons shot 6 for 8 from 3-point vary within the fourth, outscoring Toronto 34-26 within the ultimate interval.
“Once we’re in a position to share the ball like we did tonight, guys can simply make performs,” Hayes stated.
Detroit rookie Cade Cunningham scored seven of his 10 factors within the fourth.
“He’s made for these sort of moments,” Stewart stated. “He’s that sort of participant.”
Pistons coach Dwane Casey stated a crew assembly Saturday morning helped change the temper after Friday’s lopsided loss.
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“We had assembly this morning, simply speaking about every part so far as crew chemistry, self-discipline, and being a disciplined crew, setting our tradition,” Casey stated. “As ugly as final night time was, tonight was a factor of magnificence.”
Pascal Siakam fouled out with 25 factors and 12 rebounds, Gary Trent Jr. scored 23 factors and OG Anunoby had 17 for the Raptors. Toronto misplaced for the fourth time in 5 video games and dropped to 2-6 at house.
“It looks as if we haven’t performed almost nearly as good a protection at house as we’ve performed on the highway,” Raptors coach Nick Nurse stated. “We’re undecided why. We must always have extra power and juice feeding off our house crowd.”
Toronto performed with out guard Fred VanVleet (left groin) and ahead Valuable Achiuwa (proper shoulder). Ahead Khem Birch returned after lacking the earlier three video games due to a sore proper knee.
Raptors ahead Chris Boucher left after three quarters due to a sore decrease again.
Dragic began for VanVleet, his first look for Toronto since an Oct. 25 loss to Chicago. Dragic scored 16 factors in 28 minutes.
Dalano Banton scored 12 factors for the Raptors and fellow rookie Scottie Barnes had 11.
Toronto led 34-32 after one however Grant scored eight factors within the second to offer the guests a slender 65-64 lead at halftime.
Stewart shot 6 for six within the third and scored 12 factors, however Anunoby and Dragic every had six factors for the Raptors, who took a 95-93 result in the fourth.
“Stewart was superior tonight,” Nurse stated. “A part of that was we blew some coverages on him early.”
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Pistons: Hayes had seven rebounds. … The Pistons made their first 5 subject aim makes an attempt of the sport, then missed the following six. … Detroit scored 44 bench factors. … Casey is Toronto’s profession chief in teaching wins with 320 victories in six seasons. He acquired a heat ovation throughout pre-game introductions.
Raptors: Siakam had seven rebounds. … Toronto went 20 for 31 on the free throw line. … The Raptors scored 25 factors off turnovers. … Banton performed his fourth sport in 4 days. Banton performed at Boston Wenesday and at Philadelphia Thursday, then debuted for Toronto’s G League crew Friday.
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The Pistons (Cory Josesph, Trey Lyles, and Kelly Olynyk) and the Raptors (Birch, Banton, and Boucher) are the one two groups within the NBA with three Canadians on the roster. 5 of the six have been on the courtroom collectively within the first quarter. The injured Olynyk (sprained left knee) is at present sidelined and anticipated to overlook no less than six weeks.
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After being referred to as for travelling within the third, Barnes picked up a technical foul when he made an eyeglasses gesture towards referee Jacyn Goble. It was the primary technical foul of Barnes’ profession.
UP NEXT
Pistons: Host Sacramento on Monday night time.
Raptors: Open a six-game journey at Portland on Monday night time.
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