NBA Upset: Cavs Beat Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off a stunning upset over the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons without Donovan Mitchell [https://x.com/DailySabah/status/2031437497599746222].
Darius Garland led the Cavaliers with 28 points and 10 assists, stepping up in Mitchell's absence. Caris LeVert contributed 22 points, while Jarrett Allen dominated the boards with 15 rebounds. The Pistons, despite Cade Cunningham's 24 points, struggled with turnovers and poor shooting in the second half. Their leading scorer, Bojan Bogdanovic, was held to just 12 points. Cleveland's defense stifled Detroit's offense, forcing 16 turnovers and limiting them to 42% shooting from the field. The Cavaliers outscored the Pistons 30-18 in the fourth quarter to seal the victory. This win marks the Cavaliers' third straight victory and improves their record to 45-30, solidifying their playoff position in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons, now 51-24, have lost two of their last three games but remain atop the Eastern Conference standings.
