The matchup at the Palace pits two teams going in completely opposite directions. The Toronto Raptors have won eight of their last 10 games, and are surging into the playoffs. The Detroit Pistons, meanwhile, have lost nine of their last 11 games and need to win their final five games to have any chance at the playoffs.
The Raptors’ surge has come without its star point guard Kyle Lowry, who is questionable for tonight’s game. Taking his place as the primary ball handler has been shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, who has carried a heavy burden in Lowry’s absence.