NBA Central Division foes will clash on Saturday night, when the Detroit Pistons visit the Cleveland Cavaliers. The Pistons (19-51) have split their previous ten games and own the second worst record in the Eastern Conference. On Thursday, Detroit knocked down 20-for-43 from the three-point line during a 134-120 road victory against Orlando.
Detroit G Saddiq Bey exploded for a career-high 51 points on 17-for-27 shooting and pulled down nine boards. Marvin Bagley III contributed 20 points and 11 rebounds for the Pistons.
The Cleveland Cavaliers have won 22 of their 34 home games and hold a one-game lead over Toronto for sixth place in the East. Last night, Cleveland needed overtime to prevail with a 119-116 home victory versus Denver. The Cavaliers (40-30) forced 19 turnovers and knocked down 14-for-37 from the three-point line.
Lauri Markkanen led five Cleveland players in double figures with 31 points on 11-for-18 shooting and grabbed ten rebounds. Rookie F Evan Mobley added 27 points and 11 rebounds for the Cavaliers.
