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

The Detroit Pistons (7-3) visit the Cleveland Cavaliers (5-6) on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET, at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. TV: ESPN. Below: injuries, recent form, a team comparison and matchup notes for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons.

NBAWednesday, January 27, 2027

Detroit Pistons7-3

7:00 PM ETJan 27, 2027

Cleveland Cavaliers5-6

DateJan 27, 2027

Time7:00 PM ET

VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH

TVESPN

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers

Points per game

112.7

116.5

Points allowed per game

104.6

115.0

7-3Record5-6

1st in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division

4-1Road record / home record4-2

WLLWWLast 5LLWLL

W1StreakL2

Team stats

Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers

W1StreakL2

Points Against

104.6

115.0

7-3Last Ten Games5-5

Points Per Game

112.7

116.5

Field Goal %

Three Point %

Rebounds Per Game

44.0

46.2

Assists Per Game

27.3

27.0

Blocks Per Game

6.5

5.5

Steals Per Game

9.5

7.4

Team Turnovers Per Game

0.7

0.5

Total Turnovers Per Game

14.5

13.8

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Detroit Pistons

Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise

Out

Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain

Out

Cleveland Cavaliers

Sam Merrill G · Elbow

Out

Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain

Out

Recent form

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

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

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

Detroit Pistons
Schedule, roster and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers
Schedule, roster and stats

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Frequently asked questions

What time is Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

The game is on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at 7:00 PM ET at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

How can I watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

TV: ESPN.

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

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

Who is injured for Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

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

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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