The Detroit Pistons secured a solid 117-105 win over the Toronto Raptors on Friday night, showcasing their shooting depth and improving their record to 43-34 on the season. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the charge with 23 points, hitting five three-pointers and adding 3 rebounds to his stat line. He was supported by Malik Beasley, who chipped in 21 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 triples of his own.
The Raptors, now 28-50, were paced by rookie Ja’Kobe Walter, who had another promising performance with 22 points, 4 three-pointers, and 3 rebounds. Despite Walter’s effort, the Raptors struggled to keep up with Detroit’s perimeter shooting and ball movement.
Detroit took control early, building a lead through crisp offensive sets and capitalizing on Toronto’s defensive lapses. The Raptors had moments of spark but were unable to close the gap as the Pistons maintained their rhythm from deep, shooting efficiently as a team.
The loss marks another learning moment for a young Raptors squad looking to build consistency down the stretch. They’ll hit the road next to face the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday, April 6th at 3:30 PM ET (WLNY), while the Pistons head home for a key matchup against the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday, April 5th at 7:00 PM ET (NBA TV), as they continue to battle for playoff positioning.
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