The Toronto Raptors take on the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on Friday night.

The Raptors (34-14) check into Friday's game as one of the hottest teams in the league, as they've notched nine consecutive victories. Their most recent success came at the expense of the Cleveland Cavaliers, which they toppled by a 115-109 score Thursday night. Serge Ibaka led the way with 26 points, complementing them with four rebounds, one assist, one steal and one block. Kyle Lowry followed with 23 points, five rebounds, five assists and four steals. Pascal Siakam collected 19 points, five boards, two assists, four steals and one block. Norman Powell registered 16 points, five rebounds and one steal. Chris Boucher supplied 10 points and four rebounds, while Fred VanVleet mustered eight points but also dished out 12 assists.

The Raptors will continue without Marc Gasol (hamstring), Rondae Hollis-Jefferson (ankle) Malcolm Miller (neck) and Dewan Hernandez (ankle) for Friday's game.

The Pistons (17-32) check into Friday's contest trending in the opposite direction from their opponent, as they've dropped four straight contests, and five of their last six overall. Detroit's most recent stumble came against the Brooklyn Nets, which bested them by a 125-115 score Wednesday night. Reggie Jackson led the Pistons with 23 points, complementing them with five assists, three rebounds and one block. Derrick Rose provided 22 points, six boards and five assists. Christian Wood delivered 20 points, eight boards, one assist and two steals. Markieff Morris delivered 15 points, four assists, three rebounds and one block. Andre Drummond generated a 12-point, 13-rebound double-double that also included four assists, two steals and two blocks.

The Pistons will list Morris (illness) as questionable for Friday's game. Blake Griffin (knee), Luke Kennard (knee) and Khryi Thomas (foot) will all remain out.

Friday's game marks the third of four meetings between the teams this season. The Raptors hold a 2-0 series lead, having notched 125-113 and 112-99 wins on Oct. 30 and Dec. 18, respectively.