Cavs Secure Big Win, Boost Playoff Hopes

0:00It's March 4th, here's your NBA news in 2 minutes, subscribe to stay locked in all season. The Cleveland Cavaliers grabbed the big win last night against the Detroit Pistons, beating them 113 to 109. They turned a 6.5-time lead into the victory, improving their record to 39 wins and 24 losses. That puts them just 7.5 games behind the top-seated Pistons, who fell to 45-15 and 1.5 games back of the third-place New York Knicks. The Cavs pulled it off without some key players, as Donovan Mitchell sat out with a groin issue and Dean Wade missed time due to an ankle problem. Still, they clamped down onto Troy's Cade Cunningham, holding him to just 10 points in 39 minutes and limited Isaiah Stewart to 4 points after his suspension. Jalen Tyson stepped up big with 22 points, including 5-3 pointers on 12 attempts. Fans are buzzing about the resilience, especially since Cleveland had dropped their last two

1:00games to Detroit and risked a third-straight loss. Jared Allen left in the third quarter with a knee tweak, but told reporters afterward, he's okay and expects to bounce back quick. It's a worry, though, with playoffs looming and injuries piling up. Even with the Troy out shooting them from deep and overall, plus grabbing more rebounds, the Cavs hung tough. They built a lead as big as 10 points before fending off a late push. Cleveland's now 2-1-0 on their homestand at Rocket Arena, where they're 21 and 11. They wrap it up Saturday against the second-place Boston Celtics, who sit at 41 and 20. This DNN story comes to you, thanks to our sponsor. It looks like a pillow. It sounds like headphones, built for comfort and sound. S-O-L-I-SOLYPILLOW.com.