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Fantasy Genius
box score
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Detroit Pistons
48 - 18
02/27

122 - 119

Final/OT
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Cleveland Cavaliers
41 - 26
Detroit Pistons leaders
Cleveland Cavaliers leaders
Team Image Detroit Pistons
Player POS MIN FG FG% 3M 3M% FT FT% REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Ausar Thompson A.Thompson SF 35:33 7/10 .700 0/0 .000 4/6 .667 8 5 2 1 1 3 18 +7
Tobias Harris T.Harris PF 36:57 5/13 .385 1/4 .250 0/0 .000 5 5 6 0 0 1 11 -1
Jalen Duren J.Duren C 41:42 11/19 .579 0/0 .000 11/15 .733 16 3 1 3 0 1 33 +14
Duncan Robinson D.Robinson SG 34:01 3/9 .333 2/8 .250 0/0 .000 2 2 0 2 2 6 8 +7
Cade Cunningham C.Cunningham PG 36:34 11/21 .524 0/3 .000 3/5 .600 10 7 2 0 4 6 25 +2
Ronald Holland II R.Holland II 15:02 4/6 .667 2/3 .667 2/2 1.000 3 0 0 0 1 3 12 -6
Paul Reed P.Reed 11:18 2/4 .500 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 6 1 1 0 0 3 4 -11
Caris LeVert C.LeVert 16:35 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 1/2 .500 2 1 1 0 2 2 1 -4
Daniss Jenkins D.Jenkins 19:11 2/10 .200 1/3 .333 3/3 1.000 1 1 0 0 1 2 8 +0
Javonte Green J.Green 06:39 1/4 .250 0/3 .000 0/0 .000 2 0 1 0 0 0 2 +6
Marcus Sasser M.Sasser 11:26 0/3 .000 0/2 .000 0/0 .000 1 1 0 0 2 0 0 +1
Team Image Cleveland Cavaliers
Player POS MIN FG FG% 3M 3M% FT FT% REB AST STL BLK TO PF PTS +/-
Jaylon Tyson J.Tyson SF 40:40 5/10 .500 4/7 .571 1/2 .500 4 1 2 0 1 5 15 -9
Evan Mobley E.Mobley PF 37:02 9/15 .600 4/8 .500 1/2 .500 12 1 0 4 1 2 23 -5
Jarrett Allen J.Allen C 31:27 10/12 .833 0/0 .000 5/8 .625 9 4 0 1 1 6 25 -9
Sam Merrill S.Merrill SG 36:20 6/14 .429 4/10 .400 4/4 1.000 1 3 2 0 2 3 20 -13
Dennis Schröder D.Schröder PG 37:47 4/15 .267 0/2 .000 4/4 1.000 1 9 1 1 8 1 12 -15
Craig Porter Jr. C.Porter Jr. 32:25 2/9 .222 0/3 .000 1/2 .500 4 12 3 1 3 1 5 +13
Tyrese Proctor T.Proctor 18:53 1/2 .500 0/1 .000 2/2 1.000 0 1 1 0 0 3 4 +12
Nae'Qwan Tomlin N.Tomlin 14:40 1/5 .200 0/1 .000 0/0 .000 2 0 1 1 0 2 2 +1
Thomas Bryant T.Bryant 15:44 5/12 .417 1/3 .333 2/3 .667 8 1 0 1 1 1 13 +10
Match Highlights
C, Flx-CLE
Jarrett Allen delivered an incredibly efficient performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers, pouring in 25 points on a stellar 10-of-12 shooting from the field (0-of-0 from three-point range). He also added 9 rebounds (4 offensive, 5 defensive), 4 assists, and 1 block. Allen converted 5-of-8 free throws and committed 1 turnover in 31:27 minutes, but his dominant effort wasn't enough to secure a win against the Pistons.
PF, Flx-CLE
Evan Mobley put up a dominant performance for the Cleveland Cavaliers, contributing a double-double with 23 points and 12 defensive rebounds. He shot an efficient 9-of-15 from the field, including a strong 4-of-8 from three-point range, and added 1 assist, 4 blocks, and 0 steals. Mobley converted 1-of-2 free throws and had 1 turnover in 37:02 minutes, but his effort couldn't prevent the Cavaliers' 122-119 loss to the Pistons.
PG, Flx-CLE
Craig Porter Jr. showcased his elite playmaking skills for the Cleveland Cavaliers, recording an impressive 12 assists, along with 5 points, 4 rebounds (1 offensive, 3 defensive), 3 steals, and 1 block. He struggled with his shot, going 2-of-9 from the field and 0-of-3 from three-point territory, while also converting 1-of-2 free throws. Porter Jr. committed 3 turnovers in 32:25 minutes during the Cavaliers' 122-119 loss to the Pistons.
C, Flx-DET
Jalen Duren was an absolute force for the Detroit Pistons, exploding for a massive 33 points and a dominant double-double with 16 rebounds (7 offensive, 9 defensive). He was highly efficient from the field, shooting 11-of-19 (0-of-0 from three-point range), and connected on 11-of-15 free throws. Duren also added 3 assists, 1 steal, and 3 blocks without committing a single turnover in a commanding 41:42 minutes, leading the Pistons to a 122-119 win.
PG, Flx-CLE
Dennis Schröder orchestrated the offense for the Cleveland Cavaliers, dishing out 9 assists along with 12 points and 1 rebound (1 offensive). Despite his efforts, which also included 1 steal and 1 block, he struggled from the field, shooting 4-of-15 overall and 0-of-2 from beyond the arc. Schröder was perfect from the free-throw line (4-of-4) but committed 8 turnovers in 37:47 minutes during the 122-119 loss to the Pistons.
F, Flx-DET
Tobias Harris proved to be a defensive force for the Detroit Pistons in their 122-119 victory over the Cavaliers, tallying 11 points, 5 rebounds (all defensive), and 5 assists. He added an incredible 6 steals and zero turnovers, shooting 5-of-13 from the field and 1-of-4 from three-point range in 36:57 minutes of action.
G, Flx-DET
Ausar Thompson delivered a robust all-around performance for the Detroit Pistons, contributing 18 points on an efficient 7-of-10 shooting from the field (0-of-0 from three-point range). He grabbed 8 rebounds (3 offensive, 5 defensive), dished out 5 assists, and added 2 steals and 1 block. Thompson also made 4-of-6 free throws and committed just 1 turnover in 35:33 minutes, aiding the Pistons in their 122-119 victory over the Cavaliers.
PG, Flx-DET
Cade Cunningham spearheaded the Detroit Pistons' offense, recording a double-double with 25 points and 10 rebounds (2 offensive, 8 defensive). He also dished out 7 assists and snagged 2 steals, shooting 11-of-21 from the field (0-of-3 from beyond the arc) and 3-of-5 from the free-throw line. Despite 4 turnovers, Cunningham's all-around brilliance in 36:34 minutes was crucial in the Pistons' 122-119 win over the Cavaliers.
G, Flx-CLE
Sam Merrill provided a scoring punch for the Cleveland Cavaliers, dropping 20 points, including 4-of-10 from three-point range, on 6-of-14 overall shooting from the field. He chipped in with 1 rebound (all defensive), 3 assists, and 2 steals, going perfect 4-of-4 from the free-throw line. Merrill played 36:20 minutes, committing 2 turnovers, in the Cavaliers' narrow 122-119 loss to the Pistons.
PF, Flx-CLE
Jaylon Tyson provided a scoring spark for the Cleveland Cavaliers, putting up 15 points on an efficient 5-of-10 shooting from the field, including a red-hot 4-of-7 from three-point range. He also collected 4 rebounds (1 offensive, 3 defensive), 1 assist, and 2 steals. Tyson made 1-of-2 free throws and committed just 1 turnover in a team-high 40:40 minutes, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Cavaliers' 122-119 loss to the Pistons.
Game preview
Detroit Pistons (43-14) vs Cleveland Cavaliers (37-23) — The Pistons, with a strong 43-14 record, host a Cavaliers team dealing with multiple injuries. Detroit's offense will lean on the versatile contributions of Cade Cunningham, who leads them in scoring (25.41 PPG) and assists (9.82 APG). Jalen Duren is a key presence in the paint, averaging 10.64 rebounds per game. Cleveland faces significant challenges with Donovan Mitchell (28.55 PPG) out due to a groin injury, and James Harden (GTD) questionable with a thumb issue. Other key players like Max Strus and Dean Wade are also out or questionable. Jarrett Allen (15.13 PPG, 8.63 RPG) will need to step up considerably to compensate for these absences. The Pistons' offense averages 117.4 points at home, while the Cavaliers concede 115.1 points on the road. This injury-riddled Cavaliers squad might struggle to contain Detroit's primary offensive options, potentially leading to a productive night for healthy Pistons.
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