The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons, 106 - 101, in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference first - round playoffs Sunday at Quicken Loans Arena. The Pistons gave the Cavaliers all they could handle in the opening game, and took a rather surprising 80 - 76 lead into the fourth quarter. That's when Cleveland's big three of Kyrie Irving, LeBron James and Kevin Love kicked things into high gear, and did just enough to secure the hard - fought victory. James actually played the role of facilitator to his other two superstar teammates, dishing out a game - high 11 assists. Meanwhile, Irving and Love were busy from long range, sinking nine of 18 tries from beyond the arc between them. Despite the disappointing outcome, Detroit should find plenty to take from the narrow defeat, as they found success against the stalwart Cavs defense, particularly in the first half. The Pistons were able to post impressive success rates of 51 percent from the field and 52 percent from three - point range, and saw four their starting five hit double - digit points. Detroit's attack was spearheaded by Kentavious Caldwell-Pope, who tallied 21 points, three assists and two rebounds. His scoring total included four made three - pointers in eight attempts. Marcus Morris followed closely behind with 20 points, five assists, two rebounds and a steal. Reggie Jackson filled out the stat sheet with 17 points, seven assists, two rebounds and a steal. Andre Drummond provided a 13 - point, 11 - rebound double - double that also included a block. With no starter playing under 34 minutes, it was a rather modest day for the reserves. Stanley Johnson paced the second unit with nine points and eight rebounds. Irving's 31 points led the Cavs, and he supplemented his game - high scoring total with six assists, five rebounds, two steals and a block. Love managed 28 points, 13 rebounds, an assist and a steal. James posted a 22 - point, 11 - assist double - double that also included six rebounds, two steals and two blocks. No other Cleveland player hit double - digit scoring, with J.R. Smith's nine - point total coming the closest. He added three rebounds, three assists and two steals. The two teams will reconvene for Game 2 on Wednesday night, which will once again unfold at Quicken Loans Arena.
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