Toronto Raptors Make First Ever 4-0 Start While Detroit Pistons Suffer Defeat
Kyle Lowry led the Toronto Raptors to yet another win as the Detroit Pistons were beaten in the NBA on Tuesday.
The Toronto Raptors have started an NBA season with four straight wins for the first time after a 102-91 victory over the Dallas Mavericks.
Kyle Lowry starred with a double-double of 27 points and 10 assists at the American Airlines Center.
DeMar DeRozan (20 points) and Luis Scola (19 points and 12 rebounds) were also strong contributors for the 4-0 Raptors.
Veteran Dirk Nowitzki had a team-high 18 points for the Mavs, but they were outscored 28-18 in the fourth quarter.
Dallas hold a 2-2 win-loss record this season.
The Indiana Pacers recorded their first win and ended the Detroit Pistons' unbeaten start with a 94-82 victory.
Rodney Stuckey's 23 points were crucial for the Pacers, who claimed victory despite Andre Drummond's double-double of 25 points and 29 rebounds.
The Charlotte Hornets also claimed their first win of the campaign, thrashing the Chicago Bulls 130-105.
Jeremy Lamb finished with 20 points off the bench for the Hornets.
The Memphis Grizzlies overcame the Sacramento Kings 103-89 and the Denver Nuggets were too strong for the winless Los Angeles Lakers 120-109.
Jeff Teague (26 points) helped the Atlanta Hawks past the Miami Heat 98-92 and the Orlando Magic kept the New Orleans Pelicans winless with a 103-94 victory.
