{"id":601120,"date":"2026-02-13T16:12:51","date_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:12:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/601120\/"},"modified":"2026-02-13T16:12:51","modified_gmt":"2026-02-13T16:12:51","slug":"how-pistons-blew-out-raptors-despite-jalen-duren-isaiah-stewart-suspensions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/601120\/","title":{"rendered":"How Pistons blew out Raptors despite Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart suspensions"},"content":{"rendered":"

How Pistons blew out Raptors despite Jalen Duren, Isaiah Stewart suspensions<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

The Detroit Pistons<\/a> approached Wednesday\u2019s contest against the Toronto Raptors as one of the most talked-about teams in the NBA. Their infamous brawl against the Charlotte Hornets<\/a> put the league in a frenzy. The NBA responded with multi-game suspensions assessed to Pistons\u2019 centers Jalen Duren<\/a> and Isaiah Stewart for their part in the altercations.<\/p>\n

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Their suspensions had little impact on Wednesday night\u2019s outcome<\/a>. Detroit entered the game short-handed and still came out on top with a 113-95 road victory over Toronto. The Pistons closed the night picking up their 40th win of the regular season and remaining No. 1 in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

Backup big man Paul Reed<\/a> filled in for Duren and Stewart\u2019s absence. Reed overwhelmed the Raptors all game, scoring 22 points, grabbing five rebounds, blocking four shots, and swiping three steals. Pistons\u2019 head coach J.B. Bickerstaff was overjoyed with excitement by the production of Reed when discussing him during the postgame media session.<\/p>\n

\u201cHe\u2019s B-Ball. That\u2019s what he does. Basketball is what he eats, sleeps, bleeds, and every time he gets an opportunity it\u2019s quick-twitch and ready to go. A guy who prepares himself every day like he\u2019s going to start and play 48 minutes,\u201d Bickerstaff stated.<\/p>\n

Reed is not a regular rotation player for the Pistons every night. He normally comes in when the team\u2019s front-court depth is limited or when energy is needed for pick-up. Reed made a tremendous impact against the Hornets when thrown in after the ejections, and that carried over against the Raptors.<\/p>\n

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Raptors couldn\u2019t contain Paul Reed\"John<\/p>\n

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Toronto struggled out the gate to contain the Pistons\u2019 backup center. Reed scored his first 16 points in the first quarter alone to set the tone for Detroit. Reed spoke on his ability to step in when circumstances like these arise.<\/p>\n

\u201cYou have a team full of guys that\u2019s hungry, that\u2019s ready to go out and compete at the highest level. The suspensions are unfortunate but they trust me and Tolu (Smith) to come in and help us get dubs. That\u2019s what it says about the team, about the front office bringing us in,\u201d Reed explained.<\/p>\n

\u201cAt this point, my minutes aren\u2019t always consistent but I know teammates and coaches are expecting me to come in and be ready, so that\u2019s what I\u2019m going to do and I take pride in that and my preparation. Knowing if anything goes left, I can step up and provide huge minutes.\u201d<\/p>\n

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The Pistons will be without Duren for one more game as he was suspended for two. Stewart will miss the next six games to complete his seven game ban from competition. Detroit has dealt with rotating lineups all season creating opportunities for players like Reed to chip in. He is likely to play a key role during that stretch when the Pistons return from the NBA All-Star break.<\/p>\n

All-Star point guard Cade Cunningham came close to his fifth triple-double of the season. He finished the night scoring 28 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. The scoring came in efficient fashion as he hit 9-of-14 shots from the field and 6-of-11 3-point attempts. Cunningham had another productive night on defense adding three steals to his stat line.<\/p>\n

Related: Arlington native Cade Cunningham joins Rangers\u2019 ownership group<\/a><\/p>\n

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