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Cavaliers Overcome Pistons in a Dominant Home Performance at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse

The Cleveland Cavaliers extended their impressive season record to 37-9 with a commanding victory over the Detroit Pistons, who now stand at 23-23. The final score of 110-91 reflects the Cavaliers' dominance throughout the game, maintaining control and showcasing their depth and talent on both ends of the court.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 27: Ty Jerome #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers dribbles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 27, 2025 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Key Highlights from the Game


The Cavaliers led for nearly the entire game, clocking in 46:52 minutes of lead time and achieving their biggest lead of 22 points. This performance was bolstered by an efficient offense that saw them shooting 44 percent from the field and an impressive 60 percent from two-point range. Their defensive efforts were equally noteworthy, limiting the Pistons to just 38 percent shooting overall.


Donovan Mitchell emerged as a standout performer for the Cavaliers, contributing significantly with a team-high of 21 points alongside six assists. His efficiency on court was evident through his shooting percentages - hitting two-thirds of his two-point attempts and all his free throws. Darius Garland also played a pivotal role in orchestrating Cleveland's offense with his game-high seven assists while adding 22 points to his name.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 27: Ty Jerome #2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers handles the ball during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 27, 2025 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by David Liam Kyle/NBAE via Getty Images)

Jarrett Allen's presence was felt on both ends as well; he notched up a double-double with 15 points and led all players with eleven rebounds, further solidifying Cleveland's interior defense alongside Evan Mobley who contributed significantly with fourteen rebounds and eleven points.


Pistons' Efforts Not Enough


Despite their loss, Detroit showed resilience throughout the match. They managed to gather ten steals and four blocks defensively but struggled offensively against Cleveland’s tight defense. The Pistons were able to convert only ten out of thirty-six three-point attempts (28 percent) which hindered their ability to close down on Cleveland’s lead effectively.


CLEVELAND, OH - JANUARY 27: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers high fives Darius Garland #10 during the game against the Detroit Pistons on January 27, 2025 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2025 NBAE (Photo by  Lauren Leigh Bacho/NBAE via Getty Images)

Their bench contributed notably with forty-seven bench points compared to thirty-one from Cleveland’s reserves. However, this effort wasn't enough as they failed to take advantage or create significant runs due to Cleveland's consistent performance across all quarters.


Looking ahead, fans can catch more action as The Cleveland Cavaliers are set for another exciting matchup against Miami Heat at Kaseya Center in Miami on January 29th at 7:30 PM EDT. This game will be broadcasted nationally on FDSSUN and locally on FDSOH for fans looking forward to following along live.


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