The Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4 of their Eastern Conference playoff matchup with Detroit up 2-1 in the series.

The NBA playoffs continued on Saturday with two Game 3s.

Detroit shot 50% from three (14/28) in Game 2 compared to Cleveland’s 22% (7/32), plus won the rebounding battle (42-36), which led to the Pistons’ 107-97 win. The Pistons won both games versus the Cavaliers by 10 points behind their stellar defense and the super star play of Cade Cunningham ‘s 24.0 points and 8.5 assists per game.

Winning Game 4 and evening the series would go a long way in helping them do so. As of now, the Cavs are favored in Game 4 and have a good chance of doing so. FanDuel lists Cleveland as a 3.5-point favorite in Game 4.

Whether it was because of a more familiar atmosphere or a great sense of urgency — maybe both — the Cavs had all the answers down the stretch of Game 3.

The Pistons are watching young talent emerge. Including one who believes the Magic hardened them before facing the Cavaliers.

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