LOS ANGELES: DeMar DeRozan exploded for 42 points as the Toronto Raptors clinched their place in the NBA playoffs with a 121-119 overtime victory against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday (Thursday in Manila). Point guard Kyle Lowry was content to supply the red-hot DeRozan with ammunition, contributing 15 assists as well as 15 points. It capped a roller coaster game for the Raptors, who were down by 17 points in the second quarter before recovering for the win. MVP front-runner Harden pulled down five rebounds and six assists as the Western Conference leaders extended their winning streak to improve to 51-13. We’re worried about playing the right way at both ends of the court,” he told reporters.

Source: Manila Times March 08, 2018 16:07 UTC