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Toronto Raptors look to end losing skid vs. Detroit Pistons
Raptors aim to snap three-game slide, while Pistons seek first win
Toronto (20-30) at Detroit (12-40)
Tip-off: 7 p.m. ET
TV: Sportsnet, Bally Sports Detroit
Radio: FAN 590
The Toronto Raptors will look to end a three-game losing skid when they visit the Detroit Pistons on Tuesday night.
The Raptors are coming off a 112-98 loss to the Chicago Bulls on Sunday, their third straight defeat. Toronto has been struggling to score lately, averaging just 95.3 points per game over its last three contests.
The Pistons, meanwhile, are looking for their first win since Jan. 9. Detroit has lost 12 straight games, and they are now the only team in the NBA without a road win.
The Pistons are led by rookie Cade Cunningham, who is averaging 15.9 points, 5.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game. Jerami Grant is also a key player for Detroit, averaging 19.6 points and 4.7 rebounds per game.
The Raptors are led by Fred VanVleet, who is averaging 20.4 points, 6.8 assists, and 4.5 rebounds per game. Pascal Siakam is also a key player for Toronto, averaging 21.4 points, 8.2 rebounds, and 5.0 assists per game.
The Raptors are expected to be without OG Anunoby (hip) and Chris Boucher (ankle) on Tuesday night. The Pistons are expected to be without Isaiah Stewart (ankle) and Kelly Olynyk (knee).
The Raptors are a 5.5-point favorite over the Pistons according to FanDuel Sportsbook.