"The Pistons responded to a lot of fun and zippy off-ball stuff from the Cavaliers by running fast and having large shoulders, and it worked: Detroit took 12 free throws in the first quarter to Cleveland's two."
"Cunningham was terrific. He has that quality of seeming to always make the right play, so that even when his shots aren't falling... good things are always happening around him."
"In the second half, when the Cavaliers made a sudden run, Cunningham grabbed control of the game with assists on three straight Detroit possessions, all of them leading to dunks."
The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pistons dominated early, taking advantage of free throws and Cleveland's poor shooting. Cade Cunningham played a pivotal role, making impactful plays despite a rough shooting start. He contributed significantly in the second half, assisting on multiple dunks and scoring himself. The game highlighted Detroit's physicality and strategic play, allowing them to maintain control over the Cavaliers throughout the match.
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