In a thrilling finish on Monday night, Jaden Ivey sank a jumper just before the buzzer, propelling the Detroit Pistons to a narrow 102-100 victory against the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors initially took the lead at 98-96 with a three-pointer from RJ Barrett late in the game, but Ivey's driving layup leveled the score with just over a minute remaining.

After both teams struggled to score, Isaiah Stewart gave the Pistons a brief lead with a dunk, only for Scottie Barnes to respond with a layup, bringing the game back to an even 100-100 with under 23 seconds left. Following a timeout, Ivey skillfully maneuvered past Ochai Agbaji for a challenging jumper from the right baseline, sealing the game for the Pistons. Ivey finished with a notable 25 points, helping the team snap their losing streak.

On the Raptors' side, Barnes was the standout performer, leading his team with 31 points, supported by Barrett’s 17. During the first half, Barnes scored 20 of his points, making 8 of 16 shots, while the other starters struggled significantly, combining for only eight points. At halftime, both teams were knotted at 48 thanks to strong contributions from the Raptors' bench.

The Pistons had a strong start, leading 26-11 with only four minutes left in the first quarter. However, the Raptors responded with an impressive 29-9 run, taking the lead midway through the second quarter. In the game, Toronto excelled in rebounding, particularly in the second half, pulling down a total of 23 offensive boards compared to the Pistons' six.

Both teams will continue their seasons on Wednesday night, with Detroit traveling to Memphis and Toronto heading to New Orleans. Ausur Thompson made his much-anticipated return for the Pistons after a lengthy recovery, receiving a warm welcome from the fans when he entered the game in the first quarter.