"It was the team's first win against a team with a positive record since Jan.25, and their first win at home against a team above them in the standings since Nov.4, when they beat the then 5-2 Milwaukee Bucks. The Dinos are also looking to make it a third straight win at home, which is a welcome sight after somewhat struggling previously."
"Detroit rolls into Toronto on a three-game win streak, having won the last matchup just over a month ago, 113-95. In that one, centre Jakob Poeltl made his return after missing 24 games, but it was a largely uncompetitive game with Cade Cunningham's dominance. The 6-foot-6 guard finished with 28 points, nine assists, seven rebounds, and three steals, while draining six shots from 3-point land."
"Pair that with Detroit's suffocating and physical defence, which gave Toronto lots of trouble, and the Pistons won with relative ease, even without the suspended Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart, who are both expected to play tonight. After an emphatic win against Phoenix, this is another big game to help get the Raptors back into a top-six seed."
The Toronto Raptors host the Detroit Pistons on Sunday to conclude their home stand. Toronto recently defeated the Phoenix Suns 122-115, marking their first win against a team above .500 since January 25. Scottie Barnes delivered a clutch block in the victory. The Raptors hold an 18-16 home record, the worst among top-nine teams in both conferences. Detroit arrives on a three-game winning streak and defeated Toronto 113-95 in their previous matchup, with Cade Cunningham scoring 28 points. The Pistons' physical defense proved effective previously. Both Jalen Duren and Isaiah Stewart are expected to play for Detroit after suspension. This matchup represents a significant opportunity for Toronto to improve their playoff seeding.
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