Bullock’s buzzer-beater pulls Pistons past Raptors

(Field Level Media) Reggie Bullock hit a 5-foot fadeaway jumper at the buzzer with an assist from former Raptor Jose Calderon, giving the Detroit Pistons a 106-104 victory at Toronto yesterday.

Blake Griffin scored 30 points and grabbed 12 rebounds to help Detroit come back from a 19-point, third-quarter deficit.

The win made it a happy return to Toronto for Pistons coach Dwane Casey, who was fired in the offseason after seven seasons as the Raptors’ coach. Casey received a warm ovation and a video tribute to mark his return.

Langston Galloway and Reggie Jackson each had 13 points for the Pistons, who gave Toronto its second consecutive loss, both at home.

Stanley Johnson added 12 points for Detroit, and Andre Drummond had 11 points and 14 rebounds.

Kawhi Leonard scored 26 points and grabbed nine rebounds for Toronto. Greg Monroe, playing for Serge Ibaka (sore right knee), add 17 points and nine rebounds, Pascal Siakam also had 17 points, and Jonas Valanciunas and Kyle Lowry scored 14 points apiece.

The Raptors took an 11-point lead into the fourth quarter, but the Pistons cut the deficit to four on Jackson’s pullup jumper with 7:57 to play.

Johnson hit a two 3-pointers and Jackson made a jumper and a layup to put Detroit ahead 100-97 with 4:29 left.

Toronto’s OG Anunoby missed two free throws, but Leonard cut Detroit’s lead to one on a driving layup.