Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers by Tony T.
Injuries
Robinson is questionable for Detroit. Cleveland has a clean injury report.
Start Time and TV Network
7:00 PM ET — Prime Video
Detroit Pistons
Detroit enters at 60-22. The Pistons lost their last game 117-113 in overtime against Cleveland. Detroit shot 44.2% overall and 33.3% from three-point range.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 39 points, 9 rebounds and 7 assists. Daniss Jenkins added 19 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists.
Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland enters at 52-30. The Cavaliers won their last game 117-113 in overtime against Detroit. Cleveland shot 45.0% overall and 40.0% from three-point range.
James Harden led Cleveland with 30 points, 8 rebounds and 6 assists. Donovan Mitchell added 21 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists.
Game Summary
Cleveland returns home with a 3-2 series lead after rallying late in regulation and finishing the job in overtime. Detroit had control for long stretches, but the Pistons struggled to close the fourth quarter. Cleveland's veteran shot creation, free-throw pressure and late-game execution now put the Cavaliers in position to close the series at home.