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    Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons

    NBA PRESEASON, Preseason
    CLE
    Cleveland CavaliersCavaliersCLE
    2-5, 1-2 Away
    79
    2-5, 1-2 Away
    Final
    1234T
    Cavaliers
    CLE
    		2119162379
    Pistons
    DET
    		1822282997
    DET
    Detroit PistonsPistonsDET
    6-1, 3-1 Home
    97
    6-1, 3-1 Home
    • Gamecast
    • Box Score
    • Play-by-Play
    • Team Stats

    Game Information

    Auburn Hills, MI

    The Palace of Auburn Hills
    FxOh

    Referee:Derrick Stafford

    Referee:Pat Fraher

    Referee:Derrick Collins

    The Palace of Auburn Hills

    Matchups

    CLE
    CLE
    CLE wins season
    3-1
    DET
    DET
    89
    Game 1@ DET
    Final
    96
    90
    Game 2@ DET
    Final
    80
    99
    Game 3@ CLE
    Final
    78
    79
    Game 4@ CLE
    Final
    73

    2025-26 Standings

    Eastern Conference
    CentralWLPCTGBSTRK
    Detroit6022.732-W3
    Cleveland5230.6348W1
    Milwaukee3250.39028L1
    Chicago3151.37829L2
    Indiana1963.23241L2
    Full Standings

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