The Pistons have opened their new gym in style, jumping out to a 10-5 start and grabbing an early lead in the Central Division. But after winning five straight and eight of nine, they’ve dropped their last two.
The Cavaliers, meanwhile, have snapped out of a funk and are lurking in the shallows for Stan Van Gundy’s squad in what should be a hotly-contested affair on Monday night.
The Wine & Gold are coming off their fourth straight win – wrapping up a successful 3-1 trip and pulling away from the Clippers in overtime on Friday night.