Overview

• Jalen Duren delivered a standout performance with 21 points, 18 rebounds, and four blocks in the playoff-clinching victory.
• Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Pistons in scoring with 23 points, while Malik Beasley added 21 points off the bench.
• Detroit's victory marked their sixth consecutive win against the Raptors, who suffered their 50th loss of the season.
• Key players Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris were sidelined due to injuries, showcasing the Pistons' depth and resilience.
• Under first-year head coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the Pistons achieved an NBA-first turnaround, becoming the only team to go from a 14-win season to a playoff berth in one year.