Detroit, Cleveland set for game 7 matchup
Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30, fourth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Pistons -4. 5; over/under is 206. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE SECOND ROUND: Series tied 3-3 BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers in game seven of the Eastern Conference second round.
The Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 115-94 in the last matchup on Friday. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points, and James Harden led the Cavaliers with 23. The Pistons are 12-4 against division opponents.
Detroit is the top team in the Eastern Conference with 57. 9 points in the paint led by Jalen Duren averaging 14. 6.
The Cavaliers are 11-5 against the rest of the division. Cleveland ranks fifth in the Eastern Conference with 28. 3 assists per game led by Harden averaging 8.