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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons: stats, injuries and matchup preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) visit the Detroit Pistons (7-3) on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET, at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. TV: NBC. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBATuesday, March 9, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

8:00 PM ETMar 9, 2027

Detroit Pistons7-3

DateMar 9, 2027

Time8:00 PM ET

VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI

TVNBC

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersDetroit Pistons

Points per game

116.5

112.7

Points allowed per game

115.0

104.6

5-6Record7-3

2nd in Central DivisionStanding1st in Central Division

1-4Road record / home record3-2

LLWLLLast 5WLLWW

L2StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersDetroit Pistons

L2StreakW1

Points Against

115.0

104.6

5-5Last Ten Games7-3

Points Per Game

116.5

112.7

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

46.2

44.0

Assists Per Game

27.0

27.3

Blocks Per Game

5.5

6.5

Steals Per Game

7.4

9.5

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.5

0.7

Total Turnovers Per Game

13.8

14.5

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Recent form

Cleveland CavaliersLLWLL

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124

Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109

Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95

Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124

Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117

Detroit PistonsWLLWW

Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111

Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121

Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112

Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91

Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

Series starts 12/18

Mar 9, 2027CLE 0, DET 0

Jan 27, 2027DET 0, CLE 0

Jan 18, 2027DET 0, CLE 0

Dec 18, 2026CLE 0, DET 0

Team pages

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?

The game is on Tuesday, March 9, 2027 at 8:00 PM ET at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

How can I watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?

TV: NBC.

What are the records of the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons?

Cleveland Cavaliers: 5-6. Detroit Pistons: 7-3.

Who is injured for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?

Listed out or doubtful: Cleveland Cavaliers: Sam Merrill, Jaylon Tyson. Detroit Pistons: Isaiah Joe, Jalen Duren. Check the injury report above for the full list, and confirm close to game time.

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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