For the second time this season, coach J.B. Bickerstaff left Cleveland with a defeat, as the Pistons lost, 110-91.
Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 121-113.
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There was no revenge. The Cavs snapped their season-long three-game losing streak on Monday night, beating the J.B. Bickerstaff-led Detroit Pistons, 110-91, inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. Cleveland is an Eastern Conference-best 37-9.
CLEVELAND, Ohio — Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff strolls the court at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse like he’s running for office. Look one way, shake hands. Look another, big hug. Now look alive, because Cavs guard Darius Garland is beelining toward his old coach. They meet; they; embrace; they playfully shove each other.
The postseason will be the true test, but the Cavs have looked like a different team. So do the Pistons. Both teams should be delighted.
Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, center top, and Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP
Entering a reunion with ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland is seeking answers amid a 3-game skid. Find out how its matchup vs. Detroit unfolds.
A loss to the Magic on Saturday held playoff implications, and it won't be the last time for the Pistons this season.