The starter's of Detroit're playing approximately 24 minutes/game because allready concentrating to the playoffs. Their last game against Washington was impressive 102-74 win but it was just their bench which outscored Washington. For Toronto a chance to avoid Detroit in the playoffs is more than welcome because Detroit has the skills and experience. As T.J. Ford says: "You would rather go against somebody with the same amount of playoff experience as yourself. I think it gives us a better chance and I think Chris (Bosh) plays very, very well against Orlando and puts up big numbers." Toronto matches-up badly against Detroit but Detroit resting it's keyplayers gives a chance for motivated Toronto's team. Toronto has had much problems lately but in their last game against New Jersey was a promise of better. Of course there's speculating if Detroit wants to win this game because it's nationally televised. For some players it might give extra boost but at this point there's only one goal for Detroit's team what isn't to look good in tv. They also could effect who's going to be their opponent to playoffs. Probably it's Philadelphia or Toronto. When Philadelphia has been in downtrend and they have no playoff experience I'd choose them if I were deciding. Sure they match-up great against Toronto so they aren't a bad option either. I believe it doesn't matter for them much which team comes against them. If Detroit want's to win they'll blow Toronto off the court but if it doesn't matter Toronto has all the cards on their hands.

Pick : Toronto
Odds : 3.10
Stake : 3 / 10
Bookmaker : Pinnacle
Match Result : 91-84
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