Mitchell and the Cavaliers look to clinch series against Detroit
Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) Cleveland; Friday, 7 p. m.
EDT LINE: Cavaliers -3. 5; over/under is 209. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Cavaliers lead series 3-2 BOTTOM LINE: The Cleveland Cavaliers look to clinch the Eastern Conference second round over the Detroit Pistons in game six.
The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 117-113 in overtime in the last meeting on Thursday. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 30 points, and Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 39. The Cavaliers are 11-5 against the rest of their division.
Cleveland ranks seventh in the Eastern Conference in team defense, giving up only 115. 4 points while holding opponents to 46. 4% shooting.
The Pistons are 12-4 against the rest of their division. Detroit is fourth in the league scoring 18. 0 fast break points per game led by Cunningham averaging 3.