The Raptors are showing signs of regaining their early-season groove winning three of their last four.




Toronto is playing better defense holding three of its last six opponents under triple-digits. The Pistons rank third from the bottom in shooting percentage and are second to last in free throw percentage. Detroit relies heavily on 3-point shooting. The Raptors rank in the middle in defending 3-pointers.




I don't see the Raptors getting tripped up here by a bad Detroit team even if point guard Kyle Lowry has to miss a third straight game. Toronto has covered in its last five visits to Detroit. Streak shooting DeMar DeRozan has had a strong March averaging 24.4 points in his last 11 games.




The Pistons are likely to be missing Greg Monroe for a fifth straight game.

(Editor's note: Fresh off cashing his NIT Game of the Year last night, long-time hot pro Stephen Nover has found another strong NIT winner today along with a top NBA play in addition to this free selection.)