NBA Expert Reveals 3 Reasons Why Pistons Are Toast, Cavaliers Will Win Game 6
Ken Blaze-Imagn Images Following their frustrating loss in Game 5, an NBA expert explained why the Detroit Pistons are toast, and the Cleveland Cavaliers will be heading to the Eastern Conference Finals after Friday night. The Pistons did not want to be in this position again. In the quarterfinals of this year’s playoffs, the No.
1 seed in the East found themselves down 3-1 in their series with the Orlando Magic . However, this mostly young team showed their heart by battling their way back and crushing Orlando in a do-or-die Game 7 last week. They then opened their semis series against the Cavaliers with a pair of decisive victories.
It looked like that team that was so impressive during the regular season was back and on a roll. However, over the last week, the wheels on the bus have fallen off, and Detroit now finds itself on the brink of elimination after blowing a nine-point lead in the final minutes of Game 5. It was one of the worst losses the franchise has had in decades and might be looked back on with regret for many years ahead.
Yet, there should be reason to believe the Pistons can circle the wagons again after such a crushing defeat and force a Game 7 on Sunday. However, on Thursday morning, The Athletic NBA expert Zach Harper explained why Detroit fans should be very concerned. Cade Cunningham has been good, but not great versus Cleveland Cavaliers Credit: Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images Detroit’s loss on Wednesday wasn’t just about a bad night or a bad few minutes.
It was about issues that have been ongoing for a few weeks now. Cade Cunningham posted 39 points, nine assists, and hit six threes in Game 5. Numbers that should get a win.