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Detroit
Pistons
68-28|L10: 6-4
Cleveland
Cavaliers
58-38|L10: 5-5
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DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
about 16 hours ago
Huerter has not appeared in a game since Game 4 of Detroit’s first-round series against Orlando. Getting him back would provide the Pistons with additional depth and perimeter shooting on the wing, especially if Caris LeVert (heel) cannot play. Like Huerter, LeVert is listed as questionable for Game 4.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #3
about 16 hours ago
LeVert, who played 17 minutes in Game 3, is dealing with a right heel contusion. If he’s unable to play on Monday, the Pistons may look to Ron Holland to provide additional depth on the wing. Also, Kevin Huerter could pick up those minutes if he’s able to return from his adductor injury.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
1 day ago
Robinson has provided the Pistons with consistent perimeter shooting in their second-round series, having knocked down 14 of his 24 three-point attempts through three games. In Game 3, he provided welcome bonuses in the form of four assists and five steals, with the latter number being a playoff career-high. While Robinson may not be a priority for the Cavaliers defensively, they certainly understand the need to account for his presence in the Pistons’ lineup. Detroit will look to extend its series lead with a win in Game 4 on Monday.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
1 day ago
Harris continues to provide reliable scoring, having now scored 20 points or more in each of his last eight games. The Pistons’ forward shot the ball well in Game 3, making 50 percent of his attempts from the field overall. However, Harris recorded no assists or defensive stats after being responsible for two steals and two blocks in Detroit’s Game 2 victory. With Jalen Duren (11/4/1/2) and Ausar Thompson (nine points, seven rebounds, five assists and two blocks) continuing to underwhelm, this places more pressure on Harris to perform.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
1 day ago
Cunningham finished Game 3 with the second triple-double of his postseason career. However, similar to the first, which was recorded in Game 4 of last year’s first-round series against the Knicks, turnovers were a problem. Cunningham racked up eight turnovers on Saturday, including two on consecutive possessions late in the fourth quarter. Detroit still had chances to win Game 3, a testament to the positives Cunningham brought to the table. However, they need to find a way to take some of the pressure off their playmaker, as inconsistent production from anyone other than Tobias Harris doesn’t do Cunningham any favors. Game 4 is on Monday night, with Detroit holding a 2-1 series lead.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
1 day ago
James Harden wasn’t the only Cavaliers star heavily criticized for his play in the first two games of this series. After a decent showing in Game 1, the Cavaliers forward/center grabbed just one rebound in Game 2. While Mobley didn’t have the best afternoon scoring-wise, he was far more active defensively and on the boards. Jarrett Allen supplied the offense, tallying 18 points along with four rebounds, one assist, one steal and two blocked shots. Cleveland will look to even the series at two games apiece with a win in Game 4 on Monday.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
1 day ago
Much-maligned for his play in the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, Harden stepped up when the Cavaliers needed him most in Game 3. The Beard scored seven of his 19 points in the final 1:29 of Saturday’s victory, cutting the Pistons’ series lead in half. However, even with Harden’s late-game heroics, the Cavaliers need a more consistent version of him if they’re to win the series. Game 4 is on Monday night in Cleveland, where the Cavaliers are 5-0 this postseason.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
1 day ago
Entering Saturday’s game in a 0-2 hole, the Cavaliers needed a win, and Mitchell led the way. After scoring 31 points in Game 2, Spida dropped an efficient 35 in Game 3 while recording his first points/rebounds postseason double-double since April 21, 2018. Mitchell’s production in this series has been consistent, one of the few Cavaliers who can make that claim. Despite others’ struggles, Mitchell and the Cavaliers can pull even in Game 4 on Monday night. Cleveland is now 5-0 at home in these playoffs.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
2 days ago
Huerter suffered an adductor injury during Game 4 of the Pistons’ first round series against the Magic and hasn’t played since. He was initially listed as doubtful before being ruled out Saturday, so his absence isn’t a surprise. Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert will continue to have added importance off the bench with Huerter sidelined.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
2 days ago
Merrill missed Game 2 with a hamstring injury, but is available for Game 3 on Saturday. The 29-year-old shooting guard was held scoreless in seven minutes off the bench in Game 1. Max Strus will remain the Cavaliers’ preferred wing option off the bench.
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
3 days ago
Merrill did not play in Thursday’s Game 2 defeat after logging seven minutes in the series opener. As a result, the Cavaliers essentially went with an eight-man rotation, with Keon Ellis logging six minutes as the ninth man. Regardless of Merrill’s status, Max Strus should log the majority of the bench minutes on the wing.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
3 days ago
Huerter has not appeared in a game since Game 4 of the Pistons’ first-round series against the Magic, and that appears unlikely to change on Saturday. His continued absence means more minutes for Daniss Jenkins and Caris LeVert, with the former being especially impactful during Detroit’s Game 2 victory on Thursday.
Source: NBA Injuy Report
CLE • Center • #31
3 days ago
Allen bounced back from an underwhelming two-point performance in Game 1 to tie his high for points in a game this postseason. Per usual, the veteran center did all of his work inside the arc, but also utilized the charity stripe to tally his points. He finished as Cleveland’s second leading scorer on the evening while finishing as the team’s best rebounder in his 31 minutes. The Cavaliers will hope Allen can provide similar individual production in Game 3.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
3 days ago
Mitchell was one of the very few Cavaliers to have success on the offensive end in Game 2. He accounted for nearly one-third of the team’s made field goals and, even with inefficient three-point shooting, found other ways to somewhat efficiently hit the 30-point mark. A repeat performance from Mitchell in Game would be great for Cleveland — they’ll just need multiple others to find their way offensively. He’s scored at least 20 points in each of the last four games.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
3 days ago
Harden struggled to find his flow on offense in Game 2. For the second time this postseason, he was held to only three made field goals, but failed to make a three-pointer for the first time. As he narrowly snuck into double figures as a scorer, the former league MVP also didn’t make much of an impact as a passer; his three assists tied his low for this postseason. He will almost certainly need to bounce back with a much greater performance in Game 3 for the Cavs to avoid falling behind by three games.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
3 days ago
Like several Pistons, Robinson built his offensive production little by little on Thursday. He made at least one three-pointer in every quarter and never tallied more than six points in any period. Yet, the veteran sharpshooter finished as Detroit’s third leading scorer on the evening and totaled as many three-pointers in Game 2 as he did in Game 1. Robinson has found his rhythm early on in the series and will hope to bring it to Cleveland, where the series will flip for Game 3.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
3 days ago
Harris was steady throughout Thursday’s contest. He picked his spots and never dominated, but found solid production in each of the four quarters, ultimately leading to his seventh straight 20-point game of the postseason. In Game 2, his scoring production came from a combination of strong three-point shooting and effective scoring inside the arc in Game 2. He rounded out his strong performance by tallying seven boards and four stocks on the defensive end. The veteran has remained a valuable piece for the Pistons throughout the playoffs. He’ll have a chance to produce again in Game 3.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
3 days ago
Cunningham closed the show with a stellar 12-point fourth quarter in Thursday’s contest to help the Pistons take a 2-0 series lead, with his late three-pointer to put Detroit up by nine points with 2:12 left serving as the dagger. He’d ultimately finish with more points and assists than in Game 1, while his three stocks in 42 minutes were also noteworthy. Cunningham has been fantastic throughout the postseason and will have a chance to remain productive in Game 3.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
4 days ago
Thursday’s absence marks the fifth straight for Huerter, who last played in Game 4 of the first-round series against the Magic. The Pistons have won each of the four games that Hurter has missed, with Thursday’s contest giving them a chance to earn a fifth straight while taking a 2-0 lead. Expect Daniss Jenkins and Javonte Green to remain important contributors off the bench in Huerter’s absence.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
4 days ago
Merrill logged just seven minutes in the Game 1 loss and didn’t register a single point. Still, the Cavaliers’ depth takes a bit of a hit in regard to three-point shooting and overall scoring. In his absence, Max Strus, Dennis Schroder, and Jaylon Tyson should see more minutes.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
5 days ago
Merrill is dealing with a left hamstring strain while the rest of the Cavaliers’ roster is completely healthy. The 29-year-old shooting guard had no points in seven minutes in Tuesday’s Game 1 loss to the Pistons. His absence wouldn’t be considered a major loss for the Cavaliers if he’s ultimately ruled out.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 days ago
Huerter missed Game 1, which was his fourth consecutive absence in the playoffs. Still dealing with a left adductor strain and listed as doubtful for Game 2, Huerter is unlikely to make his return on Thursday. Without Huerter, Duncan Robinson, Javonte Green and Daniss Jenkins take on additional importance because of their outside shooting.
Source: Hunter Patterson
CLE • Center • #31
5 days ago
Allen played just 18 minutes in Tuesday’s loss, failing to reach double figures in points or rebounds during his time on the floor. The lack of production was surprising, given his success just two days earlier in Game 7 of the first-round win over the Magic. He finished as the only starter with a positive plus-minus. Still, the Cavaliers will likely need the veteran center to perform at a higher level in Game 2 if they hope to avoid falling behind two games to none.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
5 days ago
It took a while for Harden to get going on Tuesday. He entered the fourth quarter with nine points and five turnovers on 2-of-8 shooting, before finally coming alive with a 13-point final frame. He ultimately finished with a decent line in terms of counting stats. However, the former MVP struggled most of the way throughout Tuesday’s loss and will likely need to be better in Game 2 for Cleveland to earn a win.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
5 days ago
Mitchell got off to a quick start and scored 14 points over the first two quarters, but cooled off after halftime in Tuesday’s loss. He managed only nine second-half points but still finished as the team’s scoring leader on the evening. Mitchell didn’t have a great impact as either a rebounder or a passer. Yet, his four three-pointers are something that he hopes can translate to Game 2, while upping his production elsewhere.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
5 days ago
Robinson’s production mostly came in the second half of Tuesday’s win. His three triples after halftime were huge in helping the Pistons keep the Cavaliers at enough of a distance after having built a lead. He came up with a couple of steals but didn’t contribute much in other areas, as expected for the three-point specialist. Robinson has now made multiple threes in all but one of Detroit’s eight playoff games thus far.
DET • Center • #0
5 days ago
Shooting inefficiency left Duren unable to deliver the scoring impact that helped make him an All-Star this regular season. However, he crashed the offensive glass extremely well, using seven on that end of the floor to total double-digit boards altogether. The fourth-year center also showed off his rim protection and even made contributions on the offensive end as a passer. Once Duren finds his rhythm as a scorer, he’ll be back to putting forth some strong final stat lines.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
5 days ago
Despite not shooting the basketball well, Cunningham was plenty effective in Game 1. He was a plus-12 in his 42 minutes of game action, which concluded as one of Detroit’s best. He, unsurprisingly, was the Pistons’ leader in assists and was one of only two players to make multiple three-point shots on the evening. Cunngham’s numbers on Tuesday pale in comparison to some of the final lines he notched in the opening round against the Magic, bu he’ll have a chance to get back on track in Game 2.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
6 days ago
Huerter will miss his fourth consecutive playoff game for Detroit. The ninth-year guard has come off the bench and played a minimal role thus far during the postseason, though still a part of the regular rotation. His absence leaves the Pistons without a key three-point shooter in the opening game against the Cavaliers.
Source: NBA Injury Report