It makes a big difference when the ball is moving around on offense and the shots are falling.
The Pistons had their worst game of the young season on Friday night, managing just 78 points in Cleveland. On the second night of a back-to-back, they put together their best all-around game of the season, blending good passing and deft shooting throughout the game, but especially in the fourth quarter.
The result was a thrilling, 127-121 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Saturday night at Air Canada Centre.
The Pistons (3-9) finished their three-game trip with a pair of wins heading into a five-game homestand, beginning Monday against the Sacramento Kings.