Starting Lineups:
Raptors
PG - Kyle Lowry
SG - DeMar DeRozan
SF - Norman Powell
PF - Luis Scola
C - Jonas Valanciunas
Pistons
PG - Reggie Jackson
SG - Stanley Johnson
SF - Marcus Morris
PF - Ersan Ilyasova
C - Andre Drummond
Key Matchup:
The Toronto Raptors head to Detroit to face the Pistons, after winning in the Portland Trail Blazers' arena for the first time since 2006. Kyle Lowry (30 points, 8 assists) and DeMar DeRozan (29 points, 5 rebounds) led the Raptors to a win, and each outscored their back court matchups in Damian Lillard and CJ McCollum. Three days of rest have been awarded to the Raptors before their game in Detroit, which is good news for starting center Jonas Valanciunas, who will be preparing to take on the All Star center Andre Drummond. The two young big men have clashed numerous times in the past, sending shock waves through every arena that showcased their bouts of grit and overwhelming strength. Valanciunas and his teammates were able to get the upper hand in their previous encounter this season, but Drummond will be looking to turn the tables in his favour for the secound round. Once again, an extraordinary battle for the paint, control of the glass, and bragging rights, takes place at the Palace of Auburn Hills!
LET'S GO RAPTORS
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