Donovan Mitchell unleashed 45 points propelling the Cleveland Cavaliers (29-16) to a hard-fought 128-121 triumph over the struggling Detroit Pistons (6-41).
Darius Garland marked his return from a broken jaw with a solid 19-point performance, contributing to the Cavaliers’ 11th win in 12 games.
Jarrett Allen secured his franchise-record 16th consecutive double-double with 14 points and 11 rebounds, while Isaac Okoro added 14 points.
Despite Danilo Gallinari’s 20-point effort and Cade Cunningham’s 19 points and seven assists, the Pistons fell short of securing back-to-back wins.
In a tense fourth quarter, Detroit momentarily took a 118-116 lead, only to face a resilient Cavaliers response. Mitchell spearheaded a decisive 10-0 run, sealing the Cavaliers’ eighth consecutive victory over the Pistons.
