On his 32nd birthday, Chris Boucher led the Toronto Raptors in a closely contested game against the Detroit Pistons, but fell short in a 123-114 loss. Boucher's strong performance was not enough as key free throw misses from teammates Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett allowed Detroit to pull ahead late in the game. Despite a promising start, with the Raptors briefly taking the lead before halftime, they struggled with free-throw shooting and perimeter defense, allowing the Pistons to shoot 57 percent from beyond the arc.

Tim Hardaway Jr. shined for Detroit, scoring 27 points and hitting seven three-pointers, while Cade Cunningham contributed significantly with a triple-double. The Raptors, now on a five-game losing streak and with a dismal 1-18 record on the road this season, must address their shooting woes and defensive lapses as they continue to struggle this season.