On March 28, 2025, the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 133-122 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. This victory marked the Pistons’ first winning season since 2015-16 and ended a 12-game losing streak against the Cavaliers.
Key Performances:
- Detroit Pistons:
- Tim Hardaway Jr. led the team with a season-high 32 points.
- Malik Beasley contributed 19 points.
- Ausar Thompson recorded a double-double with 18 points and 10 rebounds.
- Dennis Schroder added 17 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds.
- Jalen Duren posted a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds.
- Cleveland Cavaliers:
- Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 38 points, including 22 in the fourth quarter.
- Darius Garland added 21 points.
The Pistons played without All-Star Cade Cunningham, who missed his third consecutive game due to a left calf contusion.