Toronto Raptors at Detroit Pistons

Last-Minute Matchup Update: Detroit Pistons vs. Toronto Raptors — March 31, 2026 (8:00 PM ET, Little Caesars Arena)

KEY CHANGE: Pistons' Big Three Upgraded to Probable

The most significant development since the prior research round: Jalen Duren (right knee injury management), Tobias Harris (left hip), and Duncan Robinson (right hip) — all three of whom were ruled OUT for Monday's game at OKC — have been upgraded to PROBABLE for tonight's game (Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, updated 2:35 PM ET Mar 31). This is a major swing. The Pistons went into OKC shorthanded and nearly won in OT; they now get their supporting cast back for a home game with Central Division clinching implications.

Note on discrepancy: ClutchPoints (earlier in the day) still listed Duren/Harris/Robinson as questionable, but the Free Press article — published later at 2:35 PM ET — upgrades all three to probable and lists the projected starting lineup with all three included. The Free Press is the primary Pistons beat outlet; their later timestamp makes this the more reliable current status. Treat as probable but monitor for official final injury report.

Full Pistons Injury Report (as of 2:35 PM ET, Detroit Free Press):

• OUT: Cade Cunningham (collapsed lung — 7th straight absence; reevaluation expected this week), Isaiah Stewart (left calf strain — 10th straight game out), Chaz Lanier, Bobi Klintman
• PROBABLE: Jalen Duren, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson (upgraded from OUT)
• QUESTIONABLE: Caris LeVert (right knee patellar tendinopathy), Marcus Sasser (right hip)

Projected Pistons Starters: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Duncan Robinson (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Tobias Harris (F), Jalen Duren (C) — (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31)

Full Raptors Injury Report (as of Mar 31, multiple sources):

• OUT: Immanuel Quickley (right foot plantar fasciitis — confirmed out), Jamison Battle (not with team), Chucky Hepburn (G League), Trayce Jackson-Davis (G League assignment)
• QUESTIONABLE: Brandon Ingram (right heel inflammation — missed last 2 games), Collin Murray-Boyles (lower back spasms)
• PROBABLE → ACTIVE: RJ Barrett (left shoulder stiffness) — initially probable, upgraded to active per ClutchPoints (Mar 31)

Projected Raptors Starters: Jamal Shead (PG), RJ Barrett (G/F), Brandon Ingram (F — if active), Scottie Barnes (F), Jakob Poeltl (C). If Ingram is out, Ja'Kobe Walter or Sandro Mamukelashvili likely slides into the rotation (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).

Betting Line — Movement Noted:

• Opening spread: DET -2.5 (OddsShark)
• Current spread: DET -3.5 (BetMGM, via Detroit Free Press, Mar 31)
• Moneyline: Pistons -160, Raptors +135 (BetMGM, Mar 31)
• Total O/U: 220.5

The line has moved roughly a point in Detroit's favor from open to current, consistent with news that Duren/Harris/Robinson are likely to play after being rested in OKC. One site (SportsBetting3.com) still shows DET -2.5 at some books, suggesting the market hasn't fully converged — possible value on early lines.

Context & Stakes:

• Pistons (54-21, East 1-seed) can clinch the Central Division title (first since 2007-08) with a win tonight OR with a Cleveland loss to the Lakers (Cavs play late). Magic number for the East 1-seed over Boston is 3; Celtics idle tonight. (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31)
• Raptors (42-32, East 5-seed) are fighting to protect seeding in a tightly packed 5-10 East race. They arrive on two-game losing momentum after back-to-back losses, though they won 9 of their last 13 overall (OddsShark game log, Mar 31).
• Detroit is playing the second night of a back-to-back (lost at OKC 110-114 in OT on Mar 30), but the return of their frontcourt trio should offset fatigue concerns at home.
• Pistons are 5-2 without Cunningham this season (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).

Last-Minute Update: Raptors @ Pistons — March 31, 2026 (~3 hours to tip)

🔴 RAPTORS INJURY REPORT — CHANGES SINCE YESTERDAY

RJ Barrett (left shoulder stiffness): Was listed as PROBABLE earlier today; ClutchPoints/Yahoo Sports (Mar 31) report he has since been upgraded to active/confirmed to play. Detroit Free Press projected lineup (updated 2:35 p.m. ET, Mar 31) has him listed as a starter. No restriction noted.

Immanuel Quickley (right foot plantar fasciitis): Remains OUT — no change. Has now missed multiple games with this injury. No timetable provided (SI.com, CBS Sports, Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).

Brandon Ingram (right heel inflammation): Remains QUESTIONABLE — no upgrade. Has already missed the last two games. Detroit Free Press (2:35 p.m. ET, Mar 31) lists him as questionable with Jamal Shead projected as the starting PG if Ingram is out, suggesting the team is not counting on him. His absence would significantly reduce Toronto's offensive creation alongside the already-absent Quickley (ClutchPoints/Yahoo, Mar 31).

Collin Murray-Boyles (lower back spasms): Remains QUESTIONABLE — no change (OddsShark, ClutchPoints, Mar 31).

Projected Raptors Starting Five (per Detroit Free Press, Mar 31): Jamal Shead (PG), RJ Barrett (G/F), Brandon Ingram (F — if active), Scottie Barnes (F), Jakob Poeltl (C). If Ingram is out, Shead slides in and bench depth (Ja'Kobe Walter, Sandro Mamukelashvili) becomes critical.

🔵 PISTONS INJURY REPORT — KEY CHANGES (BACK-TO-BACK FACTOR)

Detroit played in Oklahoma City on Monday night (Mar 30) — a first night of a back-to-back. Three starters who were rested/doubtful for that game have now been upgraded:

• Jalen Duren (right knee injury management): Upgraded to PROBABLE — expected to play (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).
• Tobias Harris (left hip injury management): Upgraded to PROBABLE — expected to play (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).
• Duncan Robinson (right hip injury management): Upgraded to PROBABLE — expected to play (Detroit Free Press, Mar 31).

These upgrades are significant — Detroit rested all three on Monday per load management protocol, and they are returning for a game in which the Pistons can for the first time since 2007-08.