Playoff Live Thread: Game 1, Cavs @ Pistons

2026-05-05 0 By Chris Francis Good evening CtB! Tonight the Cavs are in the Motor City to take on the top seed of the Eastern Conference Detroit Pistons A.K.A. the “Lake Erie Series.” The good guys will face another defensive juggernaut with very little weaknesses in Detroit, but if there are any weaknesses to be exploited they will be the Pistons’ lack of jump shooting and proneness for turnovers. Forcing jump shots and turnovers for easy baskets will be key for Cleveland. For the Cavs, it’s simply about taking care of the ball offensively and rebounding the ball on defense...