Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons by Tony T.
Game Summary
This is Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals with the series tied 3-3. Detroit forced the deciding game with a dominant second half in Game 6, using stronger shooting, bench production and defensive pressure to pull away. Cleveland enters needing a cleaner offensive game after turnovers and poor shooting cost them a chance to close the series at home.
The Pick
Detroit is 5-2 at home in the playoffs as they averaged 114.2 points per 100 possessions with a +8.1 net rating. Cleveland is 1-5 on the road in the playoffs as they post 103.1 points per 100 possessions with a -8.2 unit loss. Cleveland on the road in the playoffs shot 42.6% with 30% from three. On the defensive side on the road in the playoffs the Cavs have struggled to defend against the perimeter by allowing 38% from three. Detroit has defended well at home in the postseason. They have shot well hitting 46.1% with 37.4% from three and outscoring teams by 7 points per game. Cavs are 1-5 to the spread on the road in the playoffs. Play Detroit -4.5.