Durant's 24 points weren't enough to stop the Cavaliers from narrowly defeating the Pistons 113-109.

March 4th - The Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Pistons 113-109. Tyson contributed 22 points and 4 assists, while Harden had 18 points, 5 rebounds, and 7 assists. For the Pistons, Durant had 24 points and 14 rebounds, while Cunningham added 10 points and 14 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers started with a 9-2 run to take an early lead. However, the Pistons then scored repeatedly under the basket thanks to Durant, allowing the Pistons to take the lead. The Cavaliers steadied themselves towards the end of the quarter, but still trailed 25-27 . In the second quarter, the Cavaliers relied on Harden and Schroder to initiate pick-and-roll offense, with Mobley finishing efficiently inside, quickly erasing the deficit and establishing a double-digit lead. At halftime, the Cavaliers led 54-48 .

After switching sides, Harris scored 17 points in the second quarter, including a crucial three-pointer, helping the Pistons stay close. Cunningham orchestrated the team's offense, while Duren continued to exert pressure on the boards. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 89-80 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers extended their lead to 11 points. The Pistons relied on Duren and Green's consecutive attacks on the basket to narrow the gap to 1 point. Harden maintained control in the crucial moments, and Tyson hit an important shot to stabilize the situation. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 113-109 .

Pistons player statistics

Durant 24 points , 14 rebounds , 1 assist; Harris 19 points, 5 rebounds; Thompson 16 points, 6 rebounds , 6 assists; Green 13 points , 1 rebound; Cunningham 10 points, 6 rebounds , 14 assists; Robinson 8 points , 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Holland II 8 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Jenkins 5 points, 1 rebound , 1 assist .

Cavaliers player statistics

Tyson 22 points , 3 rebounds, 4 assists; Harden 18 points , 5 rebounds , 7 assists; Mobley 18 points , 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Schroder 15 points , 5 rebounds, 5 assists; Bryant 9 points , 5 rebounds; Merrill 9 points , 2 assists; Allen 8 points , 3 rebounds; Ellis 7 points, 4 rebounds , 2 assists; Porter 7 points , 8 rebounds, 3 assists

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