DETROIT — In a thrilling finish, Jaden Ivey sank a buzzer-beater jumper, securing a 102-100 win for the Detroit Pistons against the Toronto Raptors on Monday night.

With just 1:47 left in the game, RJ Barrett’s 3-pointer put the Raptors ahead 98-96. Ivey quickly responded with a driving layup, leveling the score at 98 with 1:07 remaining.

After both teams had missed crucial opportunities, Isaiah Stewart managed to score a go-ahead dunk, but Scottie Barnes answered back with a layup in traffic to tie the game at 100 with only 22.3 seconds left on the clock.

The Pistons called a timeout to strategize. Ivey skillfully dribbled down the time before maneuvering past Ochai Agbaji to sink an off-balance jumper from the right baseline as the final buzzer sounded. Ivey closed the night with a stellar 25-point performance, helping his team snap a three-game losing streak.

On the Raptors’ side, Scottie Barnes led the scoring with 31 points, while RJ Barrett contributed 17 points.

**Highlights**

For the Raptors, Barnes had an impressive first half where he scored 20 points on 8-for-16 shooting, including 3 of 8 from beyond the arc. However, the remaining four starters for Toronto struggled, combining for only eight points and shooting 2-for-15. Thanks to a significant contribution from their bench, the Raptors went into halftime tied at 48.

As for the Pistons, Cade Cunningham missed his second consecutive game due to a hip issue. On a positive note, Ausur Thompson made a comeback after an eight-month absence due to blood-clotting problems. Thompson, who last played on March 9, received enthusiastic applause when he entered the game late in the first quarter.

**Crucial Moment**

The Pistons began strong, leading 26-11 just four minutes into the first quarter. However, the Raptors rallied with a remarkable 29-9 run over the next ten minutes, seizing a 40-35 lead midway through the second period.

**Significant Statistic**

Throughout the game, the Raptors excelled on the boards, particularly in the second half. They secured a remarkable 23 offensive rebounds compared to the Pistons’ six. Toronto rebounded 53% of their own missed shots and an astonishing 71% of Detroit’s missed attempts in the second half.

**Looking Ahead**

Both teams will be back in action this Wednesday night. The Pistons will travel to Memphis, while the Raptors will head to New Orleans for their next matchups.