Preseason - Mitchell 17 points, Harris 19+5, Cavaliers beat Pistons

[UC Sports Report] In the NBA preseason game on October 15, the Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 118-100 at home.

The specific score of the whole game (the Cavaliers are behind): 31-42, 26-20, 20-24, 23-32.

Pistons: Jenkins 19 points, 2 rebounds and 6 assists, Harris 19 points, 5 rebounds and 1 assist, Horan II 11 points, 4 rebounds and 2 assists, Thompson 9 points, 5 rebounds and 4 assists, Duren 8 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Smith III 6 points and 4 rebounds , Stewart had 6 points, Green had 6 points, 4 rebounds and 1 assist, Jones had 4 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Clintman had 4 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, Robinson had 3 points, 5 rebounds and 2 assists, Reed had 3 points, 3 rebounds and 1 assist, Lanier had 2 points, 1 assist, and Williams had 1 rebound.

Cavaliers: Mitchell 17 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Allen 15 points, 6 rebounds and 2 assists, Wade 15 points, 9 rebounds and 1 assist, Hunter 14 points, 1 rebound and 2 assists, Merrill 10 points, 1 rebound and 1 assist, Tyson 10 points and 4 baskets Board 2 assists, Ball 9 points, 4 rebounds and 9 assists, Mobley 8 points, 6 rebounds and 5 assists, Proctor 7 points, 2 rebounds and 3 assists, Nance Jr. 5 points, 4 rebounds and 3 assists, Tomlin 3 points and 1 rebound, Travers 3 points, Porter 2 points, 2 rebounds and 2 assists.

At the beginning of the first quarter, the Cavaliers gradually regained their rhythm. After a period of adjustment, they frequently succeeded on the offensive end, successfully tied the score, and achieved a 16-point lead in the subsequent offensive. The Pistons found an opportunity in the latter part of this quarter, stopped the Cavaliers' offensive wave in time, and worked hard to narrow the point difference. In this quarter, the Cavaliers' Mitchell performed well and scored 13 points, including 3 three-pointers. At the end of the first quarter, the Cavaliers led 42-31.

Entering the second quarter, the Cavaliers' start was not ideal, but the Pistons felt hot and quickly adjusted their offensive strategy. Not only did they even the score, they also overtook the Cavaliers by 1 point in the middle. After that, the Cavaliers gradually regained their form in the second half of the quarter, began to narrow the point difference, and tried to take the initiative in the game. After two quarters of confrontation, the Cavaliers maintained a 62-57 lead.

At the beginning of the third quarter, the Cavaliers' performance did not meet expectations, and the point difference gradually widened, falling behind by 5 points. But as the game progressed, the Cavaliers gradually adjusted their lineup, recovered, and began to exert force. Finally, they achieved a lead in the middle of the quarter, leading by 9 points. Although the Pistons struggled to catch up in the later stages and tried to narrow the gap, the Cavaliers still maintained their lead. In this quarter, Harris of the Pistons performed outstandingly, scoring 12 points, including a three-pointer. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 86-77.

Entering the last quarter, the Cavaliers still felt poor, and the point difference was narrowed to 7 points by the Pistons. In the middle of the game, the Cavaliers gradually found their offensive rhythm, and a smooth attack allowed them to open up a 20-point advantage. Although the Pistons tried their best to chase points later in the quarter, the Cavaliers' lead could not be shaken. After fierce competition, the Cavaliers won the game 118-100.

Pistons starting: Dennis Jenkins, Tobias Harris, Osar Thompson, Jaylen Duren, Duncan Robinson

Cavaliers starting: Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen, DeAndre Hunter, Sam Merrill, Evan Mobley