Jan 4, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) shoots over the protection of Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill (5) right through the primary part at Rocket Area. Obligatory Credit score: Ken Blaze-Imagn Pictures Cade Cunningham had 27 issues, six rebounds and 7 assists, and Daniss Jenkins scored 21 of his 25 issues in the second one quarter, giving the Jap Convention-leading Detroit Pistons a 114-110 win over the host Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday afternoon.
Donovan Mitchell had 10 issues within the fourth to tug Cleveland inside of 108-106, however used to be stripped by way of Isaiah Stewart within the frontcourt with 36 seconds final. Ausar Thompson tipped in a basket on the different finish to make it 110-106 Detroit.
Two-way guard Jenkins then made 4 loose throws within the ultimate six seconds to ice the win for the Pistons, who had misplaced 9 instantly video games in Cleveland and are 2-13 towards their Central Department rival within the ultimate 15 conferences.
Jenkins went 7-of-7 from the sphere, 6-of-6 on 3-point makes an attempt and 1-of-1 from the foul line whilst enjoying all 12 mins in the second one, serving to Detroit rating a season-high 47 issues and grasp a 66-56 halftime lead.
The Pistons made all 21 in their free-throw makes an attempt with Cunningham sinking 11. Duncan Robinson had 12 issues and Javonte Inexperienced scored 11 off the bench as Detroit gained for the second one time in its ultimate 5 contests.
Mitchell completed with 30 issues — 23 in the second one part — and fellow guard Darius Garland had 16 issues and 6 assists. The Cavaliers had a three-game successful streak snapped and went 2-1 on their homestand.
Sam Merrill and Evan Mobley scored 15 issues apiece for Cleveland, which trailed 106-93 with 4:41 left prior to Mitchell erupted for seven issues in a 59-second span. Garland made a jumper to get the Cavaliers inside of two with 1:156 at the clock.
Merrill had 9 issues on 3 3-pointers as Cleveland constructed a 28-19 benefit within the first. Jenkins’ moment quarter barrage put the Pistons forward for excellent.
Pistons heart Jalen Duren (proper ankle sprain), energy ahead Tobias Harris (left hip sprain) and taking pictures guard Caris LeVert (left knee irritation) didn’t go back and forth to Cleveland and are out indefinitely.
Duren, who’s averaging 17.9 issues and 10.6 rebounds, can have his standing up to date in per week and Harris will likely be re-evaluated in two weeks.
Cavaliers heart Jarrett Allen (sickness) and tool ahead Dean Wade (left knee bruise) had been pregame scratches, transferring Merrill into the beginning lineup.
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