Detroit — The Pistons got two of their big pieces back, but it didn’t make much of a difference.
After being shorthanded for the last two games without Andre Drummond and Blake Griffin, the duo returned on Wednesday night. But the defense still was a concern.
The defending champion Toronto Raptors took the lead midway through the second quarter and didn’t give it up as they showcased their superstar Pascal Siakam in a 112-99 victory at Little Caesars Arena.
Drummond had 22 points and 18 rebounds, Derrick Rose added 16 points, five assists and four rebounds, and Griffin had 15 points and four assists for the Pistons, who have lost three of their last four games and fell to 11-17.