Pistons miss 19 straight shots in blowout loss to Cavaliers
Published in Basketball
DETROIT — Jalen Duren approached the free-throw line at the 3:27 mark of the first quarter. The Detroit Pistons had overcome a rough start earlier in the quarter, and after Duren made 1 of 2 free throws, the Pistons held a 24-22 lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers.
However, over the next 10 minutes, the Pistons missed 19 consecutive shots. While they struggled to find the basket, the Cavaliers went on a dominant 25-2 run, leading to a 116-95 Pistons' loss on Monday at Little Caesars Arena.
Despite a rough night, Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 12 points on 3-of-14 shooting, 1 of 7 from deep, with five turnovers. Ron Holland II added 11 points and four rebounds. Five players scored in double figures for the Cavaliers, with Donovan Mitchell leading the way with a game-high 35 points.
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