The Detroit Pistons are bringing the heat this postseason, and they're heading to Cleveland with a commanding 2-0 series lead over the Cavaliers. After sweeping both games at home—including a gritty 107-97 win in Game 2—the Motor City squad is playing with a swagger that's hard to ignore.
At the heart of it all is Cade Cunningham, who's turning heads with every playoff game. He dropped 25 points and 10 assists in Game 2, with 12 of those points coming in the fourth quarter alone. This comes on the heels of a 45-point explosion against Orlando in the first round. Veteran Tobias Harris has also stepped up, providing the kind of steady scoring and physical presence that every deep playoff run needs.
For the Cavaliers, the pressure is mounting. Game 3 feels like a must-win, and Donovan Mitchell is doing everything he can to keep Cleveland afloat—he poured in 31 points in Game 2. But the Cavs are struggling from deep, shooting just 7-for-32 from three-point range, including an ice-cold 0-for-11 in the fourth quarter. Turnovers are also hurting them at the worst possible moments, while Detroit keeps closing games with decisive runs.
The big question for Saturday: Can Cleveland's supporting cast finally step up at home? Jarrett Allen has been solid inside, but the Cavs need more from James Harden and their perimeter shooters to avoid falling into a nearly insurmountable 3-0 hole. Meanwhile, the Pistons are riding a five-game playoff winning streak since trailing Orlando 3-1 in the first round, and they're starting to believe a Finals run is within reach.
This is the kind of playoff basketball you don't want to miss. Catch all the action live and see if Detroit can keep its momentum rolling or if Cleveland can defend home court to get back in the series.
