Detroit defeated Cleveland, 107-97, on Thursday in Game 2 of the NBA Eastern Conference playoffs semifinals at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
The Pistons lead the best-of-seven series, 2-0.
Former Vol Tobias Harris started for Detroit and played 37 minutes. He scored 21 points and totaled seven rebounds, two steals and two blocks. Harris converted 9-of-16 field goal attempts, 2-of-3 three-point attempts and 1-of-2 free throw attempts.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit in scoring with 25 points. Former Vol Chaz Lanier did not play for the Pistons due to a coach’s decision.
Game 3 between the Pistons and Cavaliers will take place Saturday. Tipoff is slated for 3 p.m. EDT (NBC).
Harris played for the Vols from 2010-11 under head coach Bruce Pearl. In his one season at Tennessee, he averaged 15.3 points and 7.3 assists per game.
Harris was selected in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft by the Bobcats (No. 19 overall).
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