The Detroit Pistons are ready to battle with the Cleveland Cavaliers in an exciting NBA preseason clash on October 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
Overall, the Detroit Pistons are 2-2 and have a 1-1 record at home. The Cleveland Cavaliers, on the other hand, are 0-2 and have a 0-0 record away from home. The Cavaliers have scored 114.5 points per game, while the Pistons have scored 104.8.
This gives Cleveland a clear scoring edge. Cleveland has been dominant on the boards, pulling in 51 rebounds for each game compared to Detroit's 45.5, so rebounding may also carry a significant role.
Furthermore, Cleveland averages 30.5 assists per game and Detroit comes in close behind with 28, both teams are good at moving the ball.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA preseason game, plus plenty more.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Date and tip-off time
The Detroit Pistons will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in a highly anticipated NBA preseason game on October 16, 2024, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT, at Little Caesars Arena, in Detroit, Michigan.
| Date | October 16, 2024 |
| Tip-off Time | 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT |
| Venue | Little Caesars Arena |
| Location | Detroit, Michigan |
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers live on:
- TV channel: NBA TV
- Streaming service: FuboTV
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Detroit Pistons team news
Jalen Duren is a strong defender, grabbing an average of 7.3 boards and 1 block per game.
Cade Cunningham delivers 7 assists each game and makes their offense work well.
Jaden Ivey has become Detroit's leading scorer with an average of 18.3 points for each game.
Detroit Pistons Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Ausar Thompson | Illness | Day-to-Day |
Cleveland Cavaliers team news
Dean Wade averages one block per game.
Ty Jerome averages 5.5 assists and 10 points for each game.
Jaylon Tyson leads the team in rebounds per game with 6.5.
Cleveland Cavaliers Injuries
| Player | Injury | Injury Status |
|---|---|---|
| SF, Emoni Bates | Knee injury | Out |
| SG, Sam Merrill | Wrist injury | GTD |
Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers head-to-head record
The last five times these two teams performed, the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons all five times. The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 110–100 in their recent game on the second of March 2024. In all of their games, they've scored over 108 points. In four of these five games, the Pistons have had trouble scoring 101 points. Because Cleveland is stronger offensively and gets more rebounds, they'll probably keep taking advantage of Detroit's defensive flaws. The Cavaliers have a good track record of scoring against the Pistons, so Cleveland could keep their winning streak going if they keep scoring well and controlling the boards as they have in recent games.
| Date | Results |
|---|---|
| Mar 02, 2024 | Cavaliers 110-100 Pistons |
| Feb 01, 2024 | Cavaliers 128-121 Pistons |
| Dec 03, 2023 | Cavaliers 110-101 Pistons |
| Nov 18, 2023 | Cavaliers 108-100 Pistons |
| Mar 05, 2023 | Cavaliers 114-90 Pistons |