Pistons and Raptors Clash North of the Border
The Detroit Pistons take on the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on Friday night.

The Pistons (16-57) are finishing off another disappointing season, and they'll enter Friday's contest having lost four consecutive games. Their most recent stumble came Tuesday night, when they took a 129-107 thumping from the Atlanta Hawks. Marvin Bagley paced the Pistons with 31 points, complementing them with eight rebounds, one assist, three steals and two blocks. Killian Hayes delivered 21 points, six assists and two rebounds. Jaden Ivey supplied 17 points, five assists and four rebounds. Cory Joseph managed 12 points, four assists, one rebound and one steal.

The Pistons will remain without Bojan Bogdanovic (Achilles), Alec Burks (foot), Hamidou Diallo (ankle), Rodney McGruder (foot) and Isaiah Stewart (shoulder/hip) for Friday's game. Isaiah Livers (hip) will carry a probable tag.

The Raptors (35-38) remain in the midst of a playoff push, but they've been their own worst enemy of late with back-to-back losses. Their most recent stumble came Wednesday night, when they fell to the Indiana Pacers by a 118-114 score. Pascal Siakam paced the Raptors with a 31-point, 10-rebound double-double that included seven assists and one block. Fred VanVleet mustered a 28-point, 11-assist double-double that included two rebounds and two steals. Jakob Poeltl delivered 23 points, eight rebounds, one assist, two steals and two blocks. Chris Boucher registered 11 points, six rebounds, three blocks and one steal.

The Raptors will list Scottie Barnes (wrist), Gary Trent (elbow), Precious Achiuwa (hamstring) and Joe Weiskamp (hamstring) as questionable for Friday's contest. Dalano Blanton (thumb) will remain out.

Friday's game marks the fourth and final meeting between the teams this season. The Raptors hold a 3-0 series lead.
Posted on: 3/23/2023 6:38 PM