Detroit beat Toronto 89-86 today in a great game. Although some pundits were predicting a blowout, the two teams delivered a memorable game that left the fans on the edges of their seats until the very end. "It's one of those games that nobody should have to lose," said Detroit coach David Smith. "I'm definitely glad it wasn't us."

Toronto coach Bob will be rethinking some of his choices for some time. "I thought we tried the right things at the right times, but of course hindsight is perfect. Obviously not everything we did worked, though, and in a game like this that could have made the difference."

Detroit was led by Gilliam (20 points, 9 boards, 4 assists, a steal, 2 blocks), Graham (20 points, a block), Chapman (8 points, 12 boards, 2 assists, a block). Toronto was led by Daniels (37 points, 0 assists, a steal), Wright (5 points, 19 boards, 1 assists, a block), Carey (15 points, 6 boards, 2 assists, a block).

Detroit remain unbeaten and improve to 10-0 and 6-0 at home. They stay at #1 in the Central and remain at #1 overall in the Eastern Conference. Toronto stand at 4-7. They hold at #4 in the Atlantic and move up to #8 overall in the Eastern Conference.

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