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Pistons aim to start new streak as Raptors see some improvementThe schedule caught up to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday.With a day to rest up, they will try to start a new winning streak on Saturday aga...
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Jamal Shead - Season-high 15 pointsShead closed with 15 points (6-7 FG, 3-3 3Pt) and three assists across 15 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
ImpactShead set season highs in made three-pointers and points during Thursday's loss to the Cavaliers, who were playing on the second night of a back-to-back set. Even with Toronto's preferred starting five completely healthy for the first time this season, Shead continues to play double-digit minutes off the bench, though his production has been limited. Over his last seven appearances, Shead has averaged 5.9 points, 4.7 assists and 0.9 steals in 18.7 minutes per game.
11 HOURS AGO•ROTOWIRE
Bruce Brown - Good to go SaturdayBrown (knee) isn't on the injury report for Saturday's game versus the Pistons.
ImpactBrown will return to action Saturday after missing Toronto's previous contest due to right knee injury management. With Ochai Agbaji (hip) deemed doubtful against Detroit, Brown could receive increased playing time.
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Jakob Poeltl - Another strong performancePoeltl registered 17 points (8-10 FG, 1-4 FT), seven rebounds, six assists, one block and three steals in 34 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 loss to the Cavaliers.
ImpactEven with Toronto's preferred starting five completely healthy for the first time this season, Poeltl continues to rack up stats. He tied his season high with three swipes Thursday and dished out his most assists since Dec. 7, when he posted a season-high seven dimes. Over his last seven appearances, the veteran center has averaged 13.4 points, 8.3 rebounds, 2.6 assists, 1.6 steals and 1.3 blocks while shooting 72.9 percent from the field.
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Caris LeVert - Scores 19 in spot startLeVert chipped in 18 points (6-12 FG, 4-9 3Pt, 2-2 FT), three rebounds, five assists and one block across 36 minutes during Thursday's 132-126 win over Toronto.
ImpactWith Donovan Mitchell (rest) taking the second night of a back-to-back set off, LeVert made his first start of the season and scored his most points since Dec. 16. Since returning from a four-game absence at the end of November, LeVert has averaged 11.4 points, 3.3 assists, 2.7 rebounds and 0.9 steals in 23.9 minutes per game.
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