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Pistons Edge Cavaliers in Overtime After Horn Delay

3/1/2026

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Pistons Triumph Overtime

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 in overtime after an 18-minute delay caused by a horn malfunction at Little Caesars Arena.
Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 33 points and 16 rebounds.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points before fouling out.
The Cavaliers were without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen scored 25 points.

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Cavaliers' Injury Concerns

The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday after a 122-119 overtime loss to the Detroit Pistons.
James Harden (Cleveland Cavaliers) is listed as questionable due to a right thumb fracture.
He has averaged 24.5 points and contributed to a 6-1 record since joining the Cavaliers.
Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers), Dean Wade (Cavaliers), and Max Strus (Cavaliers) remain out, leaving the Cavaliers 37-24 and fourth in the Eastern Conference.

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Pistons Triumph Overtime

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 122-119 in overtime after an 18-minute delay caused by a horn malfunction at Little Caesars Arena.
Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 33 points and 16 rebounds.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points before fouling out.
The Cavaliers were without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell, and Jarrett Allen scored 25 points.

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