Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Box Scores October 25, 2024
Detroit Pistons 123 Cleveland Cavaliers 124
Game Recap
The Detroit Pistons suffered a tough overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Tuesday, 124-123, at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Despite a thrilling 3-pointer from Jaden Ivey to tie the game in the final seconds of regulation, the Cavaliers ultimately prevailed in the extra period.
The Pistons were led by Bojan Bogdanovic's 27 points, while Ivey added 23 points and Saddiq Bey contributed 18. Darius Garland paced the Cavaliers with 32 points, followed by 25 points and 15 rebounds from Evan Mobley.
The game featured several lead changes and clutch plays, keeping the crowd on the edge of their seats. The Cavaliers took an early lead in the first quarter, but the Pistons battled back to take a 62-59 advantage heading into halftime.
In the second half, the teams traded baskets, with neither able to gain a significant advantage. The Pistons briefly took a 7-point lead in the fourth quarter, but the Cavaliers rallied behind Garland and Mobley to force overtime.
In the extra period, the Cavaliers took control of the game with a 7-0 run, ultimately holding on for the narrow victory.
Key Stats
- Darius Garland led all scorers with 32 points.
- Evan Mobley recorded a double-double with 25 points and 15 rebounds.
- The Cavaliers shot 47.5% from the field compared to the Pistons' 46.2%.
- The Pistons hit 12 three-pointers, while the Cavaliers made 11.
- The game featured 14 lead changes and 10 ties.
Analysis
The Detroit Pistons showed resilience and determination throughout the game, but ultimately fell short against a tough Cavaliers team. Bojan Bogdanovic and Jaden Ivey provided a strong offensive spark, but the Pistons struggled to contain Darius Garland and Evan Mobley in the clutch.
The Cavaliers, on the other hand, demonstrated their poise and execution down the stretch. Garland was particularly impressive, leading the team in scoring and facilitating the offense with ease. Mobley's dominance on the boards and in the paint proved too much for the Pistons to handle.
The loss drops the Pistons to 1-4 on the season, while the Cavaliers improve to 4-1. The Pistons will look to bounce back in their next game against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday, October 27.
