Heroically, the Cavaliers shake the Pistons in overtime

it is Sans James Hardenis Donovan Mitchellbut with Evan Mobley (23 points, 12 rebounds) that the Cavaliers are going to Detroit to challenge the Pistons, the best team in the East. To open the result, Cade Cunningham (25 points, 10 rebounds, 7 assists) serves Ausar Thompson. If the leader starts the game with 4/4 shooting, the Cavaliers dominate after twelve minutes (35-27).

At the start of the second act, the gap reached eleven points thanks to three consecutive free throws Sam Merrill (42-38). To avoid sinking, the Pistons responded with an 11-0 run to get back within two points (40-38). Jay Bickerstaff’s men eventually equalized but the visitors counted on Evan Mobley’s game-winning basket to stay ahead and lead by four points into the dressing room.

Throughout the third quarter, the two teams traded shots, with Detroit holding a very short lead going into the final act (85-84). However, Cleveland quickly got back in front and took a seven-point lead. On the other side of the court, Kenny Atkinson’s men multiply the fouls, but the Pistons do not take advantage of this as 0/4 on Cade Cunningham’s free throws and Jalen Duren (33 points, 16 rebounds).

Dennis Jenkins sends everyone to overtime

It is precisely in the “time of money” that the absences of James Harden and Donovan Mitchell weigh the most. The Pistons increase their interceptions and are able to get one possession back. With six seconds left, Cleveland leads by three points and Dennis Jenkins he has no choice but to launch a prayer from midfield, but he is fouled Jailon Tison. The young leader makes his three free throws and sends the match into overtime.

Overtime quickly turned into a 6-0 advantage for the home team and ended with an assist from Dennis Jenkins for Jalen Duren. It’s not enough to bury Cleveland, which is back to within one point. With 20 seconds left in the game, Tobias Harris gives his team a three-point lead. To try to equalise, Sam Merrill fires an arrow from long range but misses despite having the hot hand so far. In order to catch up, they intercept the pass from the outside Marcus Sasser and the ball fell into the hands of Evan Mobley. Well defended by Tobias Harris, his 3-point attempt was unsuccessful and Cleveland lost 122-119.

WHAT TO REMEMBER:

Evan Mobley unhappy. Without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley carried the Cavaliers on his back. Effective on both ends of the court like his 23 points and 4 blocks, he gave it his all to keep his team in the match. Unfortunately, he was unable to seal the fate of the match. His missed free throw at the end of regulation gave Detroit one last chance to send the game into overtime. In this overtime, he scored hard in the last moments and could not prevent his team from losing.

Jalen Duren has the last word. This duel was marked by an internal battle between Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen on one side facing Jalen Duren on the other. It was the Pistons’ pivot who had the final say. At the end of regulation time, the Cavaliers defense forgot about him and he made a save on a missed shot by Danis Jenkins. In overtime, with Cade Cunningham out, the interior is adept at free throws and he hits two extra points to give his team some breathing room. In 42 minutes, Jalen Duren finished with 33 points and 16 rebounds.

A setback for the Cavaliers. Since James Harden’s injury, times have been tough in Cleveland. Two outs and two defeats for Kenny Atkinson’s men. In the fourth quarter, the absence of a leader was especially felt to settle the game and limit turnovers that allowed Detroit to come back into the game and win this overtime.

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How to read statistics? Min = Minute; Shots = Shots Successful / Shots Attempted; 3 points = 3 points / attempt 3 points; LF = free throws made / free throws attempted; O = offensive rebound; D=defensive jump; T = Total number of jumps; Pd = assists; Fte: Personal mistakes; Int = intercepts; Bp = lost balls; Ct: Against; +/- = Difference of points when the player is on the field; Points = Points; Rating: player rating calculated based on positive actions – negative actions.