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"Our bench was outstanding," coach Jay Triano said. "I thought they came in, gave us energy, they ran up and down the floor, they got us stops and deflections. That was some of the best basketball that group has played and they earned themselves minutes in the second half because of that."

After leading by as many as 17, Toronto had an 85-77 edge to start the fourth but couldn't hold it. Detroit rookie Austin Daye opened the quarter with a 3-pointer, sparking a 14-3 run. Bynum capped it with a 3 followed by a reverse layup as the Pistons took the lead for the first time since the second quarter, 91-90, with 7:46 remaining.

The Pistons weren't in front for long. After Jason Maxiell missed two free throws, Jose Calderon restored Toronto's lead with a 3-pointer. Bynum tied it again with a layup but Bosh made a hook shot, Bargnani hit four straight free throws and Turkoglu drained a jumper to give the Raptors a 101-93 lead with 3:45 to go.

"It just seemed like we just ran out of gas," Villanueva said. "When you dig yourself into a hole like that, it's tough to get out of it."

For the second straight game, Detroit played without guard Richard Hamilton (right ankle) and forward Tayshaun Prince (sore lower back), both of whom are day-to-day. Prince, whose streak of 496 consecutive games ended in Tuesday's home victory over Orlando, did not accompany the team to Toronto.

Gordon went 4 for 5 from the floor in the first as Detroit built a nine-point lead before Toronto closed the quarter with an 8-3 run, making it 28-24.

Jack had the highlight play of the second, using a nifty dribble to split two defenders and get into the lane, then firing an over-the-shoulder pass to Bargnani for a running dunk that gave Toronto a 43-33 lead with 8:13 left. The Raptors led 68-56 at the half.

Notes: Detroit rookie Jonas Jerebko made his second straight start. ... Former Raptors forward Charles Oakley attended the game and was honored after the first quarter as part of the team's 15th anniversary celebrations. ... Toronto plays seven of its next eight on the road.