Detroit Pistons Edge Toronto Raptors 129–125 in 2026 Preseason Clash
The Detroit Pistons secured a narrow 129–125 victory over the Toronto Raptors on October 16, 2026, highlighted by Cade Cunningham's balanced offensive effort contrasted with Trayce Jackson-Davis's dominant free throw scoring for Toronto.
Archive recap · Listed by game date. First published Oct 17, 2026.
In the 2026–27 NBA preseason matchup on October 16, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Toronto Raptors 129–125 in a tightly contested game. Detroit guard Cade Cunningham delivered a notable performance, scoring 18 points on 8-of-12 shooting, including 2-of-4 from three-point range, while dishing out 7 assists and recording 1 steal over 26 minutes. His efficient playmaking helped the Pistons maintain a slight edge.
Toronto's Trayce Jackson-Davis led all scorers with 23 points, converting 15 of his 16 free throw attempts, highlighting a stark contrast in scoring methods between the teams. Jackson-Davis shot 4-of-5 from the field but relied heavily on his proficiency at the line. Meanwhile, Malachi Smith contributed 24 points with 7 rebounds and 3 assists, showing versatility for the Raptors.
Detroit's Ebuka Okorie added a perfect 4-for-4 shooting performance from the field, including one three-pointer, and made 5 of 6 free throws in just 9 minutes off the bench. The Pistons outpaced Toronto in the second and third quarters, scoring 26 and 34 points respectively, while the Raptors surged in the fourth with 45 points but fell just short. The contrast between Cunningham's balanced scoring and facilitation and Jackson-Davis's heavy reliance on free throws encapsulates the differing offensive approaches that shaped the final result.
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