Toronto Raptors 115-111 Detroit Pistons

After surviving a lengthy injury report and a young Detroit Pistons team, the Toronto Raptors powered through all the hindrances in front of them on Monday night to win 115-111 at Little Caesars Arena. Dalano Banton, making his first career start, led all scorers with 27 points on 9-for-16 shooting, also adding five rebounds, five assists, three steals and two blocks.

The Raptors improved to 8-7, while the Pistons continue a learning year as they now sit at 3-12 and in the Eastern Conference. Banton was the headline of the game. He played an all-out 25 minutes of cutting and pushing the tempo. The Raptors won, however, as a whole team effort. Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr., and Precious Achiuwa all sat out, so Nurse got all 11 players into the game.