Cleveland took over this game right from the start as they built a dominant 22-point lead in the first quarter and led 62-37 at halftime. Detroit but into the deficit a bit in the second half, but the outcome was already determined.
Key Stat:
Cleveland's edge in this game came from beyond the arc as they went 17/32 (53.1 percent) from three on the game. That hot shooting allowed them to build their massive early lead and cruise to the easy victory.
Cleveland MVP:
LeBron James set the tone for the Cavs by recording his second triple-double of the season with 21 points, 11 assists, and 10 rebounds. He was helped by J.R. Smith's hot shooting (28 points, 8/13 from long range) and Timofey Mozgov's double-double (16 points, 13 rebounds).
Detroit MVP:
No one on the Pistons played particularly well in this one, but Caron Butler led the team with 19 points on 6/9 shooting from three-point range.
What’s Next?
Cleveland will close out the regular season on Wednesday against the Washington Wizards, while Detroit finishes in New York against the Knicks.
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