April 1st - The Pistons defeated the Raptors 127-116. Duren contributed 31 points, 9 rebounds, and 3 assists to save the day, while Jenkins added 21 points, 5 rebounds, and 5 assists. For the Raptors, Barrett scored 24 points, 6 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Ingram had 22 points and 1 rebound.

In the first quarter, the Pistons established a lead thanks to consecutive scores from Durant and Robinson, while the Raptors relied on Barrett's drives to close the gap. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 26-20. In the second quarter, the Raptors narrowed the gap to one point at one point. At a crucial moment, the Pistons stabilized the situation with a buzzer-beating three-pointer from Jenkins. At halftime, the Pistons led 59-54.

After switching sides, the Pistons relied on Durant's dominance in the paint, while Robinson hit consecutive three-pointers, quickly widening the gap to over 20 points. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons still led 100-81 . In the final quarter, the Raptors once narrowed the gap to 11 points. However, the Pistons remained composed, regaining control through free throws and outside shooting. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Raptors 127-116 .

Raptors player statistics

Barrett 24 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Ingram 22 points, 1 rebound; Mamukirashvili 16 points, 6 rebounds, 2 assists; Boyles 14 points, 10 rebounds; Lawson 13 points, 3 rebounds; Poeltl 13 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Shedder 6 points, 12 assists; Barnes 5 points, 1 rebound, 12 assists.

Pistons player statistics

Duren 31 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists; Jenkins 21 points, 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Robinson 19 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; LeVert 12 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Harris 12 points, 5 rebounds, 6 assists; Reed 10 points, 2 rebounds, 5 assists; Huerter 8 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Sasser 8 points, 1 assist

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