Jalen Duren recorded a massive double-double with 24 points and career-high 23 rebounds, leading the Detroit Pistons (12-53) to a remarkable 113-104 triumph over the Toronto Raptors (23-43). In a resilient display, Detroit overcame a 16-point deficit in the second quarter.
Cade Cunningham contributed significantly to the Pistons’ victory, adding 19 points and six assists, while Isaiah Stewart added 15 points, and Jaden Ivey chipped in with 14 points and seven assists.
With this victory, the Pistons achieved a significant milestone, securing three wins out of four games for the first time in nearly two years, breaking a streak of 145 games without such success.
Toronto’s efforts to mount a comeback were thwarted by Detroit’s stout defense, as the Raptors struggled to find their rhythm.
Immanuel Quickley led the Raptors with 25 points, eight assists and five rebounds. Kelly Olynyk added 19 points, eight assists and six rebounds, while Bruce Brown contributed 17 points.
