Preview: NBA’s Top-Ranked Pistons Visit Surging Raptors TORONTO (Interstat) — The NBA’s best team visits one of its hottest when the Detroit Pistons face the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night at Scotiabank Arena. The Pistons (38-13), owners of the league’s top record, arrive having won eight of their last 10 games. They are coming off a dominant 118-80 victory over the New York Knicks on Feb. 6, where their depth was on full display. Detroit’s offense has been potent, scoring 130 or more points in three of its last five contests. Guard Daniss Jenkins has been a key spark off the bench for Detroit. Over his last 10 games, he is averaging 11.1 points and 3.5 assists in just under 20 minutes per game, including an 18-point performance in 18 minutes against the Knicks. They face a Raptors squad (32-22) that has found its rhythm, winning seven of its last 10 games. Toronto is coming off a 122-104 win over Indiana on Sunday, powered by a standout performance from All-Star forward Scottie Barnes. Barnes is playing at an elite level, averaging 18.4 points, 9.3 rebounds, 6.6 assists and 3.0 blocks over his last 10 games. He recorded a 25-point, 14-rebound, 6-assist, 4-block stat line against the Pacers, showcasing his two-way impact. The matchup between Detroit’s efficient, high-scoring system and Toronto’s versatile defense led by Barnes will be central to the outcome. The Pistons won the teams’ first meeting this season, 112-104 in Detroit on Jan. 21. In that game, Jenkins scored 17 points while Barnes had 19 points and 9 assists for Toronto. Following this game, Detroit begins a three-game road trip with a visit to New York on Feb. 19. Toronto hits the road for a game in Chicago on Feb. 19 before a key matchup at Milwaukee on Feb. 22. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. EST.