Cavs sneak past conference-leading Pistons 113-109

Key Highlights

• Jarrett Allen left the game early with a knee injury, James Harden had an off-night as he went 4-16 from the field, and they were without Donovan Mitchell (groin).
• Still, they were able to do enough to beat the conference-leading Pistons.
• That’s encouraging, even if how it happened wasn’t exactly pretty. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisementThe Cavaliers started strong, pushing their lead to 10 midway through the second quarter.
• The Pistons started the third quarter well, making it a two-point game midway through the third before Allen left the game with a knee injury. The Cavs’ bench lineups with Thomas Bryant at center responded well and got their lead back up to double digits, but the starters had a difficult time keeping the momentum going without the services of Allen. The Pistons cut the deficit to as little as two in the fourth quarter, but they weren’t able to get any closer than that thanks to some timely baskets from Sam Merrill, Dennis Schroder, and Harden late. Support us and Let ‘Em Know with Homage!Anything bought from the links helps support Fear the Sword.
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