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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 127–116 on March 31 at Little Caesars Arena, with J. Duren leading the way on 31 points and D. Jenkins adding 21 in a balanced offensive performance. Detroit's efficiency was the decisive factor: the Pistons shot 60.3 percent from the field and made 13 three-pointers while posting a 130.7 offensive rating, well above Toronto's 114.1. The game fell short of the Vegas total of 219.5 combined points, with the Pistons' third-quarter explosion—41 points—proving the difference; Toronto's 27 points in that same period essentially decided the contest. R. Barrett and B. Ingram combined for 46 points for the Raptors, who shot just 48.3 percent and committed 13 turnovers despite matching Detroit's 33 assists and stealing the ball 13 times. Detroit's 18 turnovers and defensive rating of 114.1 showed room for improvement, but the offensive dominance secured the victory. The Pistons' third-quarter dominance underscores their emerging consistency in the second half of games.
