16 Stats to explain Cavs 107-97 Game 2 loss to Pistons: Poor shooting, not turnovers bite Cavs
The Cavs couldn’t convert good looks when they needed to most.
DETROIT, MI - MAY 7: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers shoots the ball while Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons attempts to block the shot during Round Two Game Two of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 7, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2026 NBAE (Photo by Brian Sevald/NBAE via Getty Images) | NBAE via Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t overcome a poor first quarter as they dropped a second winnable game against the Detroit Pistons , and are now down 2-0 in their second-round series.
The stats in the table below are taken from Cleaning the Glass . As a note, the percentiles are in comparison to other playoff games, which influences the sample size. Offensive Rating Effective Field Goal Percentage Offensive Turnover Percentage Offensive Rebounding Percentage Free Throw Rate Cavs 107.
8, 29th percentile 46. 3%, 10th percentile 12. 2%, 72nd percentile 30.
6%, 62nd percentile 27. 2, 80th percentile Pistons 120. 2, 69th percentile 57.
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