# Detroit Pistons preseason performance

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/detroit-pistons-preseason-performance
> Updated: 2026-10-17T01:56:02.000Z. Sources: 10. Developments: 2.

The Detroit Pistons utilized their preseason schedule to evaluate roster depth and offensive rotations. Early in the preseason, head coach J. B. Bickerstaff focused on testing various lineups to address a need for secondary scoring, with rookie Ebuka Okorie and forward Paul Reed emerging as notable performers.

The team concluded its preseason with a 129-125 victory over the Toronto Raptors, finishing the exhibition period with a 3-1 record. In the final game, Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 18 points and seven assists, while Jalen Duren contributed 14 points.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-17: Detroit Pistons defeat Toronto Raptors 129-125 in preseason finale

The Detroit Pistons beat the Toronto Raptors 129-125 in their final preseason game, led by Trayce Jackson-Davis's 23 points for Toronto and Cade Cunningham's 18 points for Detroit.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-pistons-defeat-toronto-raptors-129-125-in-preseason-finale

### 2026-10-12: Detroit Pistons evaluate roster depth and scoring options in preseason

The Detroit Pistons are testing rotations and secondary scoring options during the NBA preseason, with rookie Ebuka Okorie and forward Paul Reed emerging as notable performers.

7 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/detroit-pistons-evaluate-roster-depth-and-scoring-options-in-preseason

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