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Detroit
Pistons
68-27|L10: 7-3
Cleveland
Cavaliers
57-38|L10: 5-5
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CLE • Shooting Guard • #5
about 17 hours 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
about 17 hours 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
1 day 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
4 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
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
5 days ago
Huerter missed the final three games of the Pistons’ first-round series against the Magic. His absence factored into Cade Cunningham’s playing time increasing, but Detroit was also looking to erase a 3-1 deficit. If Huerter can’t play on Tuesday, it’s possible that Daniss Jenkins and Javonte Green are asked to play more.
Source: NBA Injury Report
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
5 days ago
Harden did the bulk of his scoring at the charity stripe in Game 7, which helped offset some inefficient shooting during his 37 minutes. And with the shooting struggles also came a lack of playmaking — he finished with his lowest assist total of the series. Yet, there were positives. The former league MVP recorded fewer than four turnovers for the first time in the series and remained active with his hands on defense. Still, he’ll likely need to perform better in the Eastern Conference Semifinals matchup against the top-seeded Pistons for the Cavaliers to advance.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
5 days ago
Mitchell wasn’t at his best on Sunday, but he did enough to be effective. He was one of Cleveland’s most impactful starters, and despite struggles from three-point range, he still tied for a team high in points. Without any stocks, a single assist, and just a few boards, Mitchell’s contributions mostly came as a scorer in Game 7; he’ll hope to land greater counting stats beginning in Game 1 against the Knicks.
CLE • Center • #31
5 days ago
Allen picked a fantastic time to log his best performance of the postseason. He dominated the offensive glass for putbacks and cleaned up the defensive boards, totaling nearly 20 rebounds. His interior dominance led to many trips to the charity stripe as well, as the Raptors couldn’t match Allen’s activity throughout the game, which is also reflected in the five stocks. Again, Allen was the star of the show on Sunday in Cleveland’s biggest game of the season. He’ll try to take Sunday’s momentum into Game 1 against the Pistons.
DET • Center • #0
6 days ago
Duren recorded his first double-double of the season on Sunday to help the Pistons win three straight games and complete the series comeback to advance to the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Sunday’s win marked the first-time All-Star’s highest scoring total of the series, and was also the first time he collected double-digit rebounds. He’ll look to have a much more consistent second round, but his performance in Game 7 should provide him with the necessary momentum to start off the next series productively.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
6 days ago
Cunningham was sensational, once again, on Sunday. He logged a second consecutive 32-point outing, this time adding a series-best 12 assists to help the Pistons reel off three straight wins to save their season. The former first-overall pick averaged 36.3 points in the three elimination games and scored at least 30 points in more than half of the seven games. Cunningham’s versatility undoubtedly is the driving force of this Pistons offense — Detroit will count on him to lead the way offensively in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
6 days ago
Harris spent much of the series punishing his former employer. His series-high 30-point outing on Sunday put the finishing touches on a seven-game showing in which he averaged a strong 21.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. He led Detroit in three-pointers in Game 7 and tied a team high with four stocks. The veteran forward often functioned as the Pistons’ second-best performer throughout the series. He’ll be counted on in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
6 days ago
Sunday’s series decider will be the third game that Huerter has missed due to a strained left adductor. Given what’s on the line, the Pistons will continue to lean heavily on Cade Cunningham, who has played 44 and 42 minutes in the two games that Huerter has missed.
Source: NBA Injury Report
DET • Shooting Guard and Small Forward • #13
7 days ago
Huerter has missed the last two games with a strained left adductor. The Pistons have leaned on Cade Cunningham, who saw his highest minute totals of the series in the last two games, without Huerter. That figures to be the case once again in Game 7 on Sunday.
CLE • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #1
7 days ago
Harden’s four turnovers in Game 6 matched his series-low, as efficiency remains an issue for the Cavaliers’ point guard. He struggled with his shot on Friday, going 1-of-4 from beyond the arc after entering Game 6 making 41 percent of his attempts. While Harden did finish one rebound and one assist shy of a triple-double, the Cavaliers need more from him if they’re to avoid a first-round exit. Game 7 is on Sunday.
CLE • Power Forward • #4
7 days ago
Mobley recorded series-highs in points and rebounds in Game 6, finishing with his first double-double of the series. However, it wasn’t enough to give Cleveland the win that would have ended the series. One thing that Mobley and the Cavaliers can take solace in is that the road team has yet to win a game, and the Cavaliers will host Game 7 on Sunday. He’ll need to produce a similar performance to get Cleveland into the second round, especially if James Harden continues to struggle.
CLE • Shooting Guard and Point Guard • #45
7 days ago
After making 39 percent of his three-point attempts in the first five games of this series, Mitchell shot 2-of-10 in Game 6. While that wasn’t the only reason for the Cavaliers’ inability to close out the series, his struggles did not help matters. For Cleveland to avoid becoming the first team in this series to lose a home game on Sunday, they’ll need a more efficient offensive performance from their All-Star backcourt. Mitchell and James Harden shot a combined 16-of-40 from the field in Game 6.
DET • Small Forward and Shooting Guard • #55
7 days ago
Having hit three three-pointers in four of the first five games of this series, Robinson was a bit more productive in Game 6. The Pistons’ wing established new series-highs in points and three-pointers, sprinkling in some rebounds and assists for good measure. One would assume that Orlando will shoot the ball better on Sunday than they did in the second half of Game 6, as they totaled 19 points. As a result, the Pistons will need Robinson to come through with a performance similar to the one he produced on Friday.
DET • Power Forward and Small Forward • #12
7 days ago
Harris may have shot just 35 percent from the field in Game 6, but he has been a consistent offensive presence alongside Cade Cunningham in this series. Despite spraining his left ankle during Game 5, the veteran forward logged 38 minutes on Friday, and he’s scored at least 20 points in each of the last four games. Harris’ double-double was his second of the series, and the Pistons will need a similar effort in Game 7, especially if Jalen Duren (8/9/1) continues to struggle.
DET • Point Guard and Shooting Guard • #2
7 days ago
Despite trailing by as much as 24, Cunningham and the Pistons rallied to force a decisive Game 7 on Sunday. And as one would expect, the Pistons’ point guard was at his best when his team needed him most. Cunningham scored 19 points in the fourth quarter, which equaled Orlando’s tally for the entire second half. Over the last two games, both Pistons victories, Cunningham has totaled 77 points. Given the offensive challenges that Detroit faces, they’ll need another elite effort from their star on Sunday.