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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 113–95 on February 11 at Scotiabank Arena, controlling the matchup through superior shooting and rebounding. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 28 points, while Paul Reed added 22 points as the Pistons' offensive engine. Toronto's Immanuel Quickley and Scottie Barnes scored 18 and 17 points respectively but lacked sufficient support. Detroit shot 46.1 percent from the field and made 14 three-pointers compared to Toronto's 10, while dominating the glass with 47 rebounds to 35. The Pistons' second quarter proved decisive—they outscored the Raptors 38–33 in that frame, establishing a cushion Toronto never recovered. Detroit's defensive rating of 105.4 held the home team to just 95 points, well below the 223.5 Vegas total line, while the Pistons forced 10 steals and 8 blocks. Toronto's 16 turnovers and 42.7 percent shooting efficiency compounded their struggles. The victory strengthens Detroit's playoff positioning in a competitive Eastern Conference race.
