Donovan Mitchell scores 35 points as Cleveland Cavaliers defeat Detroit Pistons 116-95
2025-10-28 03:24

The 2025/26 NBA regular season ushered in another battle. The Cleveland Cavaliers, who played away, defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-95 with points scored by Donovan Mitchell, Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley.
The Cleveland Cavaliers took the lead early in the first quarter, with Jarrett Allen scoring repeatedly. However, the Detroit Pistons also found their stride, with Duncan Robinson's three-pointer putting them ahead. However, the Cavaliers, having recovered, fought back and reclaimed the lead with a three-pointer from De'Andre Hunter. Donovan Mitchell then poured in clutch baskets, giving the Cavaliers a 33-24 lead.
In the second quarter, Evan Mobley made consecutive shots and Dean Wade also made a three-pointer to extend the lead for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Afterwards, the Detroit Pistons struggled to find space to counterattack, and Tobias Harris also contributed some points to the team, but they still continued to trail the Cleveland Cavaliers 41-63.
In the third quarter, the Cleveland Cavaliers once again maintained a double-digit lead with their efficient offense. Although the Detroit Pistons continued to fight back, Donovan Mitchell scored 14 points in this quarter to help the Cleveland Cavaliers maintain their lead.
Early in the fourth quarter, Evan Mobley hit a three-pointer, and Larry Nance Jr. also made a three-pointer. Subsequently, Danis Jenkins and Tolu Smith continued to fight back for the Detroit Pistons, but the Cleveland Cavaliers still found space to expand their lead.
In the end, the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-95 on the road and achieved three consecutive victories.
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