The Toronto Raptors defeated the host Detroit Pistons, 112-99, at Little Ceasar's Arena on Wednesday.

While there were nine ties and 11 lead changes in the first half, Toronto never surrendered the lead after that. In fact, the Raptors outscored the Pistons in the middle quarters, 66-50, leading by at least nine points for the entirety of the fourth quarter. Three-point shooting was the difference in the game, with the Raptors hitting 13-of-35 and the Pistons connecting on just 6-of-35. In addition, Toronto out-assisted Detroit, 27-19.

The Raptors (19-8) were led by Pascal Siakam, who tallied 26 points, five rebounds, three assists and four blocks. Kyle Lowry recorded a triple-double, collecting 20 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists and two steals. OG Anunoby generated 19 points, eight rebounds and three assists while Serge Ibaka led the bench with 25 points and 13 boards.

The Pistons (11-17) were led by Andre Drummond, collecting 22 points, 18 rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Blake Griffin totaled 15 points, two rebounds, four assists and two blocks. Bruce Brown amassed 12 points, three rebounds and two assists while Derrick Rose led the bench with 16 points, four rebounds and five assists.

Both teams return to action on Friday, with Toronto playing host to the Washington Wizards and Detroit traveling to face the Boston Celtics.