The Detroit Pistons (60-22) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) for the first matchup in the Eastern Conference second round on Tuesday at 7 p.m. EDT, with the Pistons favored by 3 points. The teams split their regular season series 2-2, with the Cavaliers winning the last game 113-109. Key players include Cade Cunningham for the Pistons, averaging 23.9 points, and Donovan Mitchell for the Cavaliers, averaging 27.9 points. The Pistons are 12-4 against Central Division teams, while the Cavaliers are 11-5, with both teams showing strong offensive and defensive stats.



