Cavaliers extend home winning streak, hand Pistons rare loss

Cleveland beats Eastern Conference-leading Detroit 113-109 for 7th straight home win

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons 113-109 on Tuesday night, extending their home winning streak to seven games. Jaylon Tyson scored 22 points, including 7 in the fourth quarter, while James Harden had 18 points and 7 assists for the Cavaliers. Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 24 points and 14 rebounds, but Detroit lost for just the second time in its last 10 games.

Why it matters

The Cavaliers' victory over the Pistons, who have the best record in the Eastern Conference, demonstrates Cleveland's ability to compete with the top teams in the league. The win extends the Cavaliers' impressive home winning streak and keeps them in the hunt for a high playoff seed in the East.

The details

The Cavaliers built a double-digit lead in the second quarter and maintained their advantage for most of the game, despite losing center Jarrett Allen to a right knee injury in the third quarter. Tyson and Harden led the way offensively for Cleveland, while Duren and Cade Cunningham (10 points, 14 assists) were the top performers for Detroit. The Pistons rallied late but couldn't complete the comeback.

  • The game was played on Tuesday, March 4, 2026.

The players

Jaylon Tyson

A Cavaliers player who scored 22 points, including 7 in the fourth quarter.

James Harden

A Cavaliers player who finished with 18 points and 7 assists.

Jalen Duren

A Pistons player who collected game highs of 24 points and 14 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham

A Pistons player who posted 10 points and 14 assists.

Jarrett Allen

A Cavaliers center who scored 8 points in 20 minutes before exiting with a right knee injury.

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