BOTTOM LINE: Toronto will aim to break its nine-game road skid when the Raptors visit Detroit. The Pistons are 6-10 in Eastern Conference games. Detroit has a 2-7 record against opponents above .500.

BOTTOM LINE: Washington aims to break its four-game home skid with a victory against Chicago. The Wizards have gone 2-9 against Eastern Conference teams. Washington is 1-5 when it turns the ball over ...

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