Jennings helps Pistons knock off Raptors 114-111
TORONTO (AP) - Brandon Jennings had 34 points and 10 assists, and the Detroit Pistons won for the ninth time in 10 games, beating the Toronto Raptors 114-111 on Monday night.
Greg Monroe had 22 points and 10 rebounds as the Pistons snapped a four-game losing streak against Toronto. Jodie Meeks scored 11 of his 13 points in the fourth quarter and Jonas Jerebko had eight of his 10 in the final period.
Jonas Valanciunas scored a career-best 31 points and had 12 rebounds for the Raptors, who lost for the fifth time in six games. Kyle Lowry had 10 points and 12 assists, Greivis Vasquez scored 16 and Lou Williams had 15.
Andre Drummond also had a double-double for Detroit, finishing with 10 points and 14 rebounds.
Toronto Raptors forward James Johnson, center, battles for the ball against Detroit Pistons teammates Caron Butler, left, and Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, right, during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Jan.12, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press, Nathan Denette)
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Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross dunks the ball against the Detroit Pistons during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Jan. 12, 2015. (AP Photo/The Canadian Press,Nathan Denette)
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