Cavs vs. Pistons Game 4: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen in five games in the second round of the playoffs the previous two years. They have a chance to avoid that specific fate this season if they can defend home court in Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons and tie the series in the process.

Cleveland’s offense came alive in Game 3 after registering just 101 and 97 points in the first two games of the series. They did this by getting to the basket and then converting in-rhythm threes that came from forcing the defense to collapse.

So far, the team that has shot better from three has won this series. In the first two games, Detroit couldn’t miss as they went 38.5% and 50% from distance. The Cavs were able to get out to a 17-point lead in Game 3 due to shooting it better from the outside, and the Pistons missed 13 straight triples. Detroit was able to climb back into the game late because they went 7-10 from three to close.

There’s been a lot of talk this series about needing to be the more physical team to win this series. At least through three games, it’s been the one who shoots better from three that prevails. We’ll see if that trend continues in Game 4.

Who: Cleveland Cavaliers (1-2) vs. Detroit Pistons (2-1)

Where: Rocket Arena – Cleveland, OH

When: Mon., May 11 at 8 PM

TV: NBC, Peacock

Point spread: Cavs -3.5

Cavs injury report: None

Pistons injury report: Kevin Huerter – QUESTIONABLE (abductor strain), Caris LeVert – QUESTIONABLE (heel)

Cavs expectedstarting lineup: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen

Pistons expected starting lineup: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren

Previous matchup: The Cavs took care of business with a 116-109 win in Game 3.

Here’s a look at both teams’ regular-season impact stats via Cleaning the Glass.