In a recent game between the Detroit Pistons and the Miami Heat, Tim Hardaway Jr. suffered an injury scare after being elbowed in the face. He was evaluated for a concussion, but a CAT scan returned negative results. Hardaway received stitches for a head laceration and was ruled out for the following game against the Milwaukee Bucks.

As the Pistons prepared for their matchup against the Toronto Raptors, Hardaway remained doubtful to play. Rookie Ron Holland stepped up in his absence, contributing 11 points, while the team missed Hardaway's scoring ability.