Pistons Defeat Raptors 99-95 in NBA Cup

The Detroit Pistons secured a narrow 99-95 victory against the Toronto Raptors in an Emirates NBA Cup matchup, improving their record to 2-0 in the tournament and 6-8 overall. Malik Beasley led the Pistons with 20 points, while Cade Cunningham contributed with 15 points and 10 assists despite struggling with his shooting. The Pistons excelled defensively in the fourth quarter, limiting the Raptors to just 17 points and showcasing a strong defensive identity, as noted by Coach J.B. Bickerstaff. Jakob Poeltl shone for Toronto with 25 points and 19 rebounds, but the Raptors have now lost six consecutive games. RJ Barrett added 22 points for Toronto, which continues to struggle, now holding a 2-11 overall record. Both teams faced challenges from the three-point line, with the Pistons shooting only 21.1% from beyond the arc.