Detroit Pistons Thrive as Champions Return
Detroit's comeback against Toronto keeps momentum going
The Detroit Pistons, now sitting atop the Eastern Conference with a perfect 48-18 record, are all too aware of their championship aspirations. In a thrilling rematch on Sunday at 3:30 p. m.
, they face off against Toronto Raptors in a game that promises to be electric. The Raptors, coming off a tough loss to the Los Angeles Clippers, will need to regroup and find a way past Detroit’s formidable defense. Toronto is currently leading the Eastern Conference with a stellar 27-16 record, but they can’t afford any more defeats now.
The Raptors are averaging an impressive 47. 3% from the field this season, which puts them ahead of their opponents by just one percentage point. Detroit, meanwhile, has been holding its opponents to an abysmal 44.
1% shooting and limiting points in the paint with a respectable 48. 0%. The Raptors have had their fair share of injuries over the season, including Collin Murray-Boyles (thumb) and Tobias Harris (hip).