Cavaliers Look to Finish Series Against Pistons in Game 6
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The Cleveland Cavaliers can secure a spot in the Eastern Conference finals when they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 of their second-round series on Friday night. Cleveland leads the best-of-seven matchup 3-2 after winning three straight contests, including a comeback victory on the road in Game 5.
Game Details
Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers (3-2) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-3)
Date/Time: Friday, 7 p.m. ET
Venue: Rocket Arena, Cleveland
Television: Prime Video
Point Spread: Cavaliers ‑3.5
Injury Report
Cavaliers: No injuries reported.
Pistons: Duncan Robinson (back), Kevin Huerter (abductor) and Caris LeVert (heel) are listed as questionable.
Probable Starters
Cavaliers: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen
Pistons: Cade Cunningham, Daniss Jenkins, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren
Cleveland head coach Kenny Atkinson noted that closing out a series can be the toughest task. He recalled past situations in which losing Game 6 forced a decisive Game 7 on the road, saying Friday is “a must-win if we plan to advance.”
Detroit is expected to play aggressively with its season on the line. Cade Cunningham, the Pistons’ leading scorer in the postseason, is likely to look for early opportunities in an effort to quiet the Cleveland crowd. The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have relied on balanced production from their core group during their three-game surge.
A Cleveland victory would end the series and send the team to the conference finals. A Detroit win would push the matchup to a decisive Game 7 back at Little Caesars Arena.
Source: Hoops Wire
