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VanVleet sizzles as Raptors survive Pistons

TORONTO: Fred VanVleet scored 35 points, topping 30 for a career-best ninth time this season, and Pascal Siakam added 28 points as the Toronto Raptors beat the Detroit Pistons 119-118 Sunday (Monday in Manila) for their fourth win in five games.

Scottie Barnes scored 20 points and Precious Achiuwa had 11 points and 11 rebounds as Toronto won its second straight win over Detroit after losing the previous six meetings.

Toronto Raptors’ Fred VanVleet (left) shoots against Detroit Pistons’ Isaiah Livers during second-half NBA basketball game action in Toronto on Sunday, Feb. 12, 2023 (February 13 in Manila). AP PHOTO