Cunningham and the Pistons visit Cleveland with 2-1 series lead
Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Monday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Cavaliers -3. 5; over/under is 212. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Pistons lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference second round with a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Cavaliers won the last matchup 116-109 on Saturday, led by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27. The Cavaliers are 33-19 in conference play.
Cleveland is 2-5 in games decided by less than 4 points. The Pistons have gone 39-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit is fourth in the Eastern Conference scoring 117.
8 points per game and is shooting 48. 5%. The 119.