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By Rafael Bandayrel
The Detroit Pistons scored a crucial victory over the Toronto Raptors, 127-116, on Wednesday morning (PH time) at Little Caesars Arena.
The game was competitive in the first half, but Detroit pulled away in the final two quarters to take full control.
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Jalen Duren continued to anchor the team in the absence of Cade Cunningham, who remains sidelined due to a collapsed lung.
Duren finished with a dominant 31 points and nine rebounds. Daniss Jenkins provided strong support with 21 points, five rebounds, and five assists, while Duncan Robinson added 19 points on five three-pointers.
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With the win, the Pistons improved to 55-21 on the season, tightening their grip on the top spot in the Eastern Conference.
Detroit will next face the Minnesota Timberwolves in a cross-conference showdown on Friday.