Raptors finish strong, topple Pistons in preseason battle
October 13, 2012 at 4:11 AM by AHN · Leave a Comment
Toronto, ON, Canada (4E Sports) – DeMar DeRozan scored 14 points and rookie center Jonas Valanciunas recorded 11 points and 8 rebounds as the Toronto Raptors roared past the Detroit Pistons, 82-75, in an exhibition game Friday at Air Canada.
Coming off a 101-99 loss in Detroit on Wednesday, the Raptors exacted their revenge against the Pistons on their home floor.
DeRozan and Valanciunas led the offensive attack but guard Jay Lucas III tallied a better statistical line with 9 points and 8 assists.
Rodney Stuckey scored 14 points on 4-for-11 shooting for the Pistons, who shot just 39 percent from the field. Rookie center Viacheslav Kravtsov scored 10 points in his first NBA game with the Pistons.
Trailing 68-67 with 4:04 minutes left, the Raptors closed it on 15-7 blast to take their second preseason victory in three games.
- Excited
- Fascinated
- Amused
- Bored
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- Angry
