Detroit Pistons game today vs. Cleveland Cavaliers: Injury report, starting lineups
It's not as rare as a solar eclipse, but the Detroit Pistons are going for two wins in a row on Friday night.
Once again, they are playing a fellow Central Division foe, the Cleveland Cavaliers, second in the Eastern Conference.
The Pistons surprised Chicago on Tuesday, 105-95, as the Bulls shot an unthinkable 2-for-29 from 3-point range.
The Pistons have played the Cavs tough this season, losing all three games by fewer than 10 points. Donovan Mitchell tore the Pistons up for 45 points in the most recent matchup Jan. 31 in Cleveland, a 128-121 Cavs victory. Mitchell, an All-Star this season, is averaging 28 points per game for the second straight year, but he's out tonight with knee soreness. Fifth-year guard Darius Garland will take on a bigger offensive role, and averages 18.1 points and 6.2 assists this season.
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Up next for the Pistons is a visit to Orlando on Sunday.
Here's what you need to know about today's Pistons vs. Cavs game, TV and streaming info, the injury report and projected starting lineups.
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers start time today
Matchup: Pistons (9-49) vs. Cavs (38-20).
Date: Friday, March 1.
Time: 7 p.m. ET.
Where: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Betting line: Cavs by 7½ (how to bet and get sign up bonuses).
Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers TV channel today
TV: Bally Sports Detroit.
Radio: WXYT-FM 97.1 (Pistons radio affiliates).
Streaming: Fubo (free trial).
If you do not have Bally Sports Detroit, you can sign up for Fubo with a free trial to watch the Pistons finish out the season.
Detroit Pistons injury report vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
Pistons rookie guard Marcus Sasser will miss his fourth straight game due to a right knee contusion.
Cavs top scorer Donovan Mitchell is out with left knee soreness, and bench scorer Caris LeVert is out with a right elbow strain.
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Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers starting lineups
Pistons: G Cade Cunningham, G Jaden Ivey, F Ausar Thompson, PF Isaiah Stewart, C Jalen Duren.
Cavs: G Darius Garland, G Max Strus, F Isaac Okoro, PF Evan Mobley, C Jarrett Allen.
Detroit Pistons uniform, jersey vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Pistons will wear their Statement Edition uniform, with black tops and bottoms, "DET" across the chest, accented below by a blue and red horizontal bar.
The Cavs will sport their white Association Edition uniform, showcasing "CAVS" written in wine with the "V Net” logo centerpiece.
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