The Detroit Pistons saw their three-game win streak come to an end as they lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-108 on Sunday. The Raptors, led by Brandon Ingram's game-high 34 points, secured back-to-back wins and maintained their sixth place in the Eastern Conference.
Key Takeaways
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Toronto Raptors 119-108, ending their three-game win streak. Cade Cunningham scored 33 points for the Pistons, while Brandon Ingram led the Raptors with a game-high 34 points.
- Pistons lose to Raptors 119-108 on Sunday
- Brandon Ingram scores 34 points for Toronto
- Cade Cunningham tallies 33 points and nine assists for Detroit
- Raptors secure sixth place in Eastern Conference with back-to-back wins
- Pistons' next game is against Washington on Tuesday
Cade Cunningham had a strong performance for the Pistons with 33 points and nine assists. Jalen Duren also contributed with a double-double of 20 points and 11 rebounds. Tobias Harris added 21 points to Detroit's total. Despite shooting 64.9 percent in the first half, the Pistons struggled in the third quarter, shooting only 26.9 percent.
The Raptors' victory was marked by one of their best defensive efforts of the season. They overcame poor three-point shooting and capitalized on a crucial 9-2 run late in the third quarter, capped by Ingram's long three-pointer with 2:30 left to give Toronto a 12-point lead.
RJ Barrett contributed 27 points and six rebounds for the Raptors. Jakob Poeltl and Scottie Barnes each had double-doubles, with Poeltl finishing with 21 points and a season-high 18 rebounds, while Barnes added 14 points and 10 rebounds.
The Pistons will next face the Washington Wizards on Tuesday, looking to bounce back from this loss. The Raptors will travel to Chicago on Wednesday to continue their road trip.
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