CLEVELAND, Ohio —The Cleveland Cavaliers look to respond in Game 2 tonight after a frustrating 111–101 loss to the Detroit Pistons in the opener of their second‑round playoff series at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit set the tone physically and controlled the game late, putting the Cavs in an early hole as the series continues on the road.

Cleveland will be searching for cleaner offense, better execution down the stretch and a stronger overall edge after struggling to match the Pistons’ energy in Game 1. Adjustments — both tactical and emotional — are expected as the Cavs try to avoid heading home down 0‑2 and reclaim momentum in what figures to be a tightly contested series.