Game stream: Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors

The Detroit Pistons (2-9) play against the Toronto Raptors (6-6) at Scotiabank Arena Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Saturday November 13, 2021 Detroit Pistons 71, Toronto Raptors 73 (Q3 09:07) What’s the buzz on Twitter? Michael Gallagher @ …

The Detroit Pistons (2-9) play against the Toronto Raptors (6-6) at Scotiabank Arena

Game Time: 7:30 PM EST on Saturday November 13, 2021

Detroit Pistons 71, Toronto Raptors 73 (Q3 09:07)

What’s the buzz on Twitter?

Michael Gallagher @MikeSGallagher
Killian Hayes is having an impressive weekend. He had a 4×5 last night and he’s already up to 7/6/7 with 10 minutes left in 3Q tonight. – 9:00 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Isaiah Stewart has had a really good night, too. Up to 14 points on 6-of-7 shooting. – 8:59 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
The Raptors should just send that half to voters if they want to get VanVleet on an All-Defense team. – 8:43 PM
Omari Sanfoka II @omarisankofa
That was a really nice all-around first half from Killian Hayes. And the Pistons look like a completely different team from the one that fell apart in Cleveland last night – 8:42 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Got the lead heading into the half 😁
🔹@Jerami Grant: 10 PTS / 2 REB/ 2 AST
🔹@Frank Jackson: 10 PTS / 3-6 FG
🔹@Josh Jackson: 10 PTS / 1 AST / 4-4 FG pic.twitter.com/tSoiEKwgUv8:42 PM

James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
END OF FIRST HALF: Pistons 65, Raptors 64.
Detroit is now 7-of-20 from 3 but 15-of-21 on 2s. That’s promising — Pistons are also the worst shooting team inside the arc.
Killian Hayes was the star of the 1H for Detroit: 7p, 5r and 5a — and that doesn’t tell the whole story. – 8:42 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Half: #Pistons 65, #Raptors 64
Grant/J. Jackson/F. Jackson: 10 pts each
Bey: 8 pts, 6 rebs, 3 assts
Hayes: 7 pts, 5 rebs, 5 assts – 8:41 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pistons lead 65-64 after a half. Trent has 18, but a pretty egregious defensive effort so far. – 8:40 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
If the Raptors ever start guarding anyone, they might be able to put away the lowest scoring team in the NBA
But …
Pistons 65, Raptors 64 at halftime – 8:40 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Killian Hayes offensive rebound, attempted putback and gets fouled?
He’s outchea tonight. – 8:39 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey has said he wants to minimize turnovers to about 12 to 14 per game.
They’re at 5 just before halftime, and they’ve played much better on offense. Those possessions count. – 8:38 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Killian Hayes gets a nice block on Dragic.
Wow. – 8:36 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Pascal Siakam is on pace for a triple-double and just got a tech from the bench.
Take off your mask, Kyle. I know it’s you. pic.twitter.com/dlkDTnmSGc8:36 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Pascal gets T’d up from the bench, after he picks up a cheap third foul and Barnes doesn’t get the call after he tries to dunk on all of the Pistons. – 8:35 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
A true Toronto OG @iDirectorX pic.twitter.com/z12WrXUnB08:34 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Pistons’ ball movement has been on point, and it’s being rewarded by made shots. We knew rebounding would be a problem, but this is the best offensive half of the season … by a long mile. – 8:28 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Killian Hayes with a nice drive there. Shoulda dunked it. He’s got 5 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists and forced a turnover in 11 minutes. – 8:25 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Killian Hayes bites down and forces a double-team that leads to a turnover.
Casey has talked about things he does that don’t show up on the stat sheet.
He’s been really good on defense this season. – 8:24 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Malachi Flynn might want to do a little more defending than he just did on Hayes if he wants to make a good impression. – 8:23 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors aren’t doing a whole lot of guarding but they are doing a whole lot of scoring
50 points in a quarter and a half
But only up 3 – 8:22 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Early triple-double watch for @Pascal Siakam 👀
10 Pts | 7 Reb | 6 Ast pic.twitter.com/CLiVS4HiqO8:22 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
This is about the most active that #Pistons Frank Jackson has been this season. He looks to be plugged into the offense and he’s looking more confident. – 8:21 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Raptors 49, #Pistons 43, 7:49 2Q
DET has shot well (58% FG and 54% 3FG) but Toronto has 8 offensive rebounds for 10 pts. – 8:18 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The last time Pascal Siakam looked THIS good in THIS building corona was a beer, not a virus. – 8:17 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
At the expense of NBA-level offense, the Pistons can’t stop the Raptors. – 8:16 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Frank Jackson and Saddiq Bey are a combined 4-of-5 from 3. That’s a great sign. – 8:15 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Flynn at the table for what might have been Dragic second quarter minutes – 8:14 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Frank Jackson has entered the chat… – 8:14 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Today in Scottie Barnes: passes to Siakam as he’s still in the air collecting a rebound, starting a fast break. – 8:14 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Saddiq with some sophomore production! 👌
@BallySportsDET | @SaddiqBey pic.twitter.com/0EeNtCuK8A8:12 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Frank Jackson REALLY looks like a dude named Frank Jackson with that moustache. – 8:12 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Frank Jackson drills his first 3. – 8:11 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Shooting our shot.
🔹@SaddiqBey: 6 PTS / 2 REB / 2-2 3PT
🔹@Isaiah Stewart: 6 PTS / 1 REB / 2-2 FG
🔹@Josh Jackson: 6 PTS / 1 REB / 2-2 FG pic.twitter.com/6szk2QW4qV8:10 PM

Tom Liston @Liston
#Raptors I love watching @DALANOBANTON Amazing energy, smart player. So fun. #RTZ8:08 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
End 1Q: #Raptors 34, #Pistons 31
Bey/Stewart/J. Jackson: 6 pts each
Hayes: 3 pts, 3 rebs, 3 assts – 8:08 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors came in shooting 43%, 6th-worst in the NBA, so naturally they have 34 points on 48% FG after 1Q. The Pistons came in shooting 39.6% this season, the worst mark by any team since 1960, and they played last night… so naturally they’ve got 31 points on 56%. – 8:08 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
The Raptors just got up 29 FGAs in 12 minutes of basketball.
That’s playing fast
They’re up 3 on Detroit after a quarter – 8:07 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Apparently, Toronto didn’t switch from Wilson to Spalding. Pistons are looking like the 2021 Jazz tonight. – 8:05 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Josh with the vision 👀
@BallySportsDET | @Josh Jackson pic.twitter.com/jIWwCSHviU8:04 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons run 1-5 pick-and-roll with Cade and Lyles?
Okay, then. – 7:58 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Cory Joseph checks in and we’ve got 5 Canadians on the floor (Joseph, Lyles, Banton, Boucher, Birch). – 7:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Cory Joseph enters the game, which means five Canadians — Boucher, Birch, Banton, Joseph and Lyles — are on the floor. – 7:58 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Gary Trent is very aware Fred VanVleet is out of the lineup. – 7:58 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons are going with Trey Lyles as their small-ball center. Luka Garza was the first reserve option last night in CLE. – 7:57 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Raptors are on a 13-0 run and lead, 20-13, 5:12 1Q – 7:53 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dalano Banton checking in. It’s his 4th game in 4 days after playing 30 mins w/905 yesterday. Good thing he’s got those young legs. “I feel good & I’m ready to go,” he told me pre-game. “We’re all hoopers so it’s fun to play whenever you get a chance. We live for it & we love it” – 7:52 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Would have loved to be in Toronto tonight, but it’s a back-to-back and not really easy to get to Canada logistically.
Most of you know that Toronto is my favorite NBA city. – 7:51 PM
Payal Doshi @PayalDoshiTV
Dragic maximize those minutes! – 7:50 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Raptors 14, #Pistons 13, 7:00 1Q
Bey: 6 pts
Stewart: 4 pts, 0 fls
Hayes; 3 pts, 2 assts – 7:49 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Raptors quickly simmer a hot Pistons start, take a 14-13 lead with 7 minutes left in the 1Q. – 7:49 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors up 1 at first timeout, not a whole lot of defence being played either way – 7:48 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
In the span of 7 months, Scottie Barnes has gone from being a backup PG in college to starting at C in the NBA. Pretty wild when you think about it. – 7:48 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
It is the Raptors-Pistons offensive explosion we all expected. – 7:48 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
I’m all for #Pistons Killian Hayes driving and taking that middy near the paint.. Make or miss, that’s him being more aggressive. – 7:47 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Saddiq Bey back? Two triples in less than four minutes. – 7:46 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
I’ve been looking forward to writing “Beef” in my notes all week for Isaiah Stewart. – 7:44 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Killian Hayes just hit a 3. He’s shooting 38 percent from distance this year. It’s the best mark on the team. – 7:44 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
The Pistons’ good ball movement is being rewarded with made shots!? It’s been a while. – 7:43 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons get a jump-start on offense with opening baskets by Stewart and Bey. – 7:43 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
What a pass from Cade Cunningham there to get Isaiah Stewart an easy basket. – 7:42 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
An interesting bit that fell out of this Canadian story.
As a teen, Cory Joseph and some pals used to cut the grass at Jamaal Magloire’s house to earn pocket money
thestar.com/sports/raptors…7:37 PM
James Edwards III @JLEdwardsIII
Pistons starters: Hayes, Cunningham, Bey, Grant and Stewart.
Per usual, Dwane Casey gets a big ovation from the Canadian crowd. – 7:37 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
First 5⃣ in the 6⃣
@Kia | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/blRA2jhEQN7:15 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
Usual starters for #Pistons: Hayes, Cunningham, Bey, Grant and Stewart. #DFS7:08 PM
Brady Hawk @BradyHawk305
Kyle Lowry man
Kyle Lowry
He can spark you in every part of the game
(Yes Raptors fans, he’s done this previously as well) – 6:41 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Ready to go in the 416.
#UltraDrip | @MichelobUltra – 6:32 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Welcome to basketball night in Canada
📽️ | A moment with Jacko pic.twitter.com/y1SWXtscZX6:20 PM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dwane Casey on coaching this young Pistons team: “You want to pull your hair out sometimes because guys make plays one night and the next night they don’t recognize each other or a basketball. But it’s exciting and I can see the light at the end of the tunnel.” – 6:18 PM
Mike Ganter @Mike_Ganter
Turns out VanVleet has been nursing that sore groin for a while so he will sit tonight with Goran Dragic starting in his place. Dragic will be joined by Trent Jr., Anunoby, Barnes and Siakam. – 6:17 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
Tonight’s @Invisalign starting lineup. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/sqmi0iCIkN6:16 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dwane Casey on VanVleet: “The head of the snake is Fred. He brings that championship mentality, he runs the team. So he’s the difference for this team and they have his personality.” – 6:16 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Tonight’s @HenryFordNews status/injury reporting against the Toronto Raptors: pic.twitter.com/FmaKBMuP3B6:11 PM

Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey says Toronto has good length in the frontcourt, much like the Cavs, and that gives teams trouble. – 6:10 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Cade Cunningham: “He wants to learn and he wants to do the right thing, which is going to make him a great player in this league for a long time.” – 6:09 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dwane Casey says Cade Cunningham has the same “it factor” that Kyle Lowry has. “He’s a natural leader.” – 6:09 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Svi Mykhailiuk: “He’s more athletic than you think he is — he can jump out the gym.” – 6:09 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on Cade Cunningham: “He’s a leader, like Kyle Lowry and he has that “it” factor…like all the other young guys, he’s going to be up and down.” – 6:08 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Casey says Cade Cunningham has the same “it” factor as Kyle Lowry – 6:08 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Pistons Dwane Casey on rookie class: “I’ve said (any of) the first four picks could have been the No. 1 pick in any other year.” – 6:07 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Raptors keeping an old head in the starting lineup with VanVleet (groin) out
It’s Dragic Trent, Anunoby, Barnes, Siakam
Birch is available, Achuiwa (shoulder) is out – 6:01 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Where our real friends at?
Before tip against Toronto, share a pic of you in your #Pistons colors for our @UWMLife fan shoutout → https://t.co/js4XQ9JbRs pic.twitter.com/nZTgJUAXhU6:00 PM

Keith Smith @KeithSmithNBA
Goran Dragic from out of the rotation to starting with Fred VanVleet out tonight. – 5:56 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Raptors Fred VanVleet and Precious Achiuwa are OUT tonight vs. #Pistons.
TOR starters: Dragic, Trent, Barnes, Siakam and Anunoby.
#DFS5:55 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Dragic starts for VanVleet tonight, along with Trent, Barnes, Anunoby and Siakam. – 5:55 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Fred VanVleet (left groin soreness) and Precious Achiuwa (right shoulder tendinitis) are out versus Pistons. Khem Birch (right knee swelling) is playing. Yuta Watanabe remains out with a calf strain. – 5:48 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Fred and Precious are both out tonight. Khem Birch is back. Pascal Siakam will be on a minutes restriction – 5:48 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Fred VanVleet (groin) and Precious Achiuwa (shoulder) are both out tonight. Khem Birch is back. – 5:47 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
VanVleet and Achiuwa are both OUT vs Detroit. Birch will play. – 5:47 PM
Toronto Raptors @Raptors
‘Me and my broski are twins, but we don’t look alike’ pic.twitter.com/Mwjk5qEK9k5:28 PM

Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Fred VanVleet approves of that call by Miami. – 4:04 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Grab our PKWY socks for tonight’s Item of the Game! 🔥🔥
🧦 : https://t.co/2wjlVJw8t0 pic.twitter.com/xY5cl6ySGz4:00 PM

The Ringer @ringernba
OG Anunoby does art, we know this. But this year he’s not only bolstering the Raptors defense, he’s demanding your attention on offense.
@Kevin O’Connor explains how on #TheVoidNBA: https://t.co/8LoEP4SVN7 pic.twitter.com/pVBKuHUDrV3:34 PM
Rod Beard @detnewsRodBeard
#Raptors Fred VanVleet, Precious Achiuwa and Khem Birch are questionable and Yuta Watanabe is out tonight vs. #Pistons.
#DFS3:28 PM
Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
The 313 in the 6IX tonight! 🚨
@BallySportsDET | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/aWLSQNRhFy3:18 PM

Justin Kubatko @jkubatko
📅 On this day in 1968, Rockets rookie Elvin Hayes scored a career-high 54 points and grabbed 22 rebounds in a 122-120 win over the Pistons.
Hayes and Wilt Chamberlain are the only rookies in NBA history to record at least 50 points and 20 rebounds in a game. pic.twitter.com/L3ECiLyn3D3:01 PM

Detroit Pistons @DetroitPistons
Had to run it back on this assist from @SaddiqBey to @Cade Cunningham 🤝
@BELFORGroup | #Pistons pic.twitter.com/8xlPD49wzM2:00 PM