The Associated Press
The Detroit Pistons travel to Cleveland to take on the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round, leading the series 2-1. The Cavaliers claimed a 116-109 victory in the most recent matchup on Saturday, powered by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points.
Cleveland holds a 33-19 record in conference play and is 2-5 in games decided by fewer than four points. Detroit is 39-13 against Eastern Conference opponents, ranking fourth in the conference with an average of 117.8 points per game and a 48.5% shooting percentage.
The Cavaliers average 119.5 points per game, 9.9 more than the Pistons allow (109.6). Meanwhile, the Pistons score 117.8 points per game, 2.4 more than the 115.4 average Cleveland gives up.
**Top Performers:** For the Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell is shooting 48.3% and averaging 27.9 points. James Harden has averaged 2.2 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. For the Pistons, Jalen Duren is scoring 19.5 points per game and grabbing 10.5 rebounds, while Duncan Robinson has averaged 3.3 made 3-pointers over the last 10 contests.
**Last 10 Games:** The Cavaliers are 5-5, averaging 109.7 points, 42.3 rebounds, 21.5 assists, 7.5 steals, and 5.1 blocks per game, shooting 47.2% from the field. Opponents have averaged 109.8 points. The Pistons are 6-4, averaging 104.4 points, 45.6 rebounds, 21.6 assists, 8.6 steals, and 7.8 blocks per game, shooting 44.5%, while opponents average 99.8 points.
**Injuries:** Cavaliers report no injuries. Pistons list Kevin Huerter as day-to-day with an adductor issue.