The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons looking to bounce back after a narrow 97-94 loss to the Washington Wizards. The Cavs (3-1 in games decided by three points or less this season) host the struggling 2-8 Pistons in what should be a favorable matchup.

Key Points:

• First look at Pistons' #1 overall pick Cade Cunningham, who recently returned from injury
• Isaac Okoro back in lineup after calf injury, showed strong defense vs Bradley Beal
• Kevin Love and Lauri Markkanen remain out (Health & Safety Protocol)
• Okoro expected to guard Cunningham despite minor leg issue late vs Wizards

Key Matchup: Evan Mobley vs Saddiq Bey

• Bey averaging 13.4 PPG and 7 RPG
• Mobley has height/length advantage and continues impressive rookie campaign
• Expect Cavs to feature Mobley early in the paint

Outlook:

• Cavs have 7 of next 8 games at home
• Team showing positive signs in rebuild
• Should handle one of league's worst teams on home court

Prediction: Cavaliers 105, Pistons 92

The Cavaliers aim to demonstrate their progress by taking care of business against a rebuilding Pistons team, leaning on their defensive identity and emerging young talent in Mobley to get back in the win column.

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