NBASat 19 Dec
PistonsPistonsDetroit Pistons7–3 · #3
VS8:30 AM PHT
CavaliersCavaliersCleveland Cavaliers5–6 · #7
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Pistons vs Cavaliers: next game, score & head-to-head
Tip-off Sat 19 Dec, 8:30 AM PHTSaturday 19 December 2026 · 8:30 AM PHT · Little Caesars Arena
Tip-off in
37days16hrs17min
The line score, the result and the final table update here once the game starts. Times are Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8).
Rosters
Jersey numbers and positions as listed by our basketball data feed, updated 1 Nov.
Detroit Pistons 25 players
- Cade CunninghamGuard · 23
- Javonte GreenGuard · 31
- Malik BeasleyGuard · 28
- Kevin HuerterGuard · 26
- Isaiah JoeGuard · 25
- Wendell MooreGuard · 23
- Elijah HarklessGuard · 24
- Daniss JenkinsGuard · 23
- Duncan RobinsonGuard · 30
- Ronald HollandForward · 19
- Paul ReedForward · 25
- Ausar ThompsonForward · 22
- Taurean PrinceForward · 30
- Tobias HarrisForward · 32
- Cole SwiderForward · 25
- Isaac JonesForward · 24
- John CollinsForward · 27
- Bobi KlintmanForward · 21
- Jalen DurenCenter · 21
- B. WilliamsPosition not listed
- C. LanierPosition not listed
- E. OkoriePosition not listed
- J. UkomaduPosition not listed
- T. SmithPosition not listed
- U. OnyensoPosition not listed
Cleveland Cavaliers 25 players
- James HardenGuard · 35
- Lonzo BallGuard · 27
- Sam MerrillGuard · 28
- Peyton WatsonGuard · 22
- Craig PorterGuard · 24
- Tristan EnarunaGuard · 23
- Dennis SchroderGuard · 30
- Donovan MitchellGuard · 28
- Chris LivingstonForward · 21
- Mario HezonjaForward · 29
- Tristan ThompsonForward · 33
- JT ThorForward · 22
- Emoni BatesForward · 21
- Luke TraversForward · 22
- Jaylon TysonForward · 22
- Riley MinixForward · 24
- Luke TraversForward · 23
- Thomas BryantCenter · 27
- Evan MobleyCenter · 24
- Jarrett AllenCenter · 26
- M. ThomasPosition not listed
- N. OmierPosition not listed
- T. EnarunaPosition not listed
- T. ProctorPosition not listed
- T. ProctorPosition not listed
Top players
Current roster, NBA 2026-27, per game
Pistons
Jalen DurenC · 1 games · 15.1 min
- PTS
- 24.0
- REB
- 3.0
- AST
- 1.0
Cade CunninghamG · 10 games · 30.5 min
- PTS
- 20.2
- REB
- 5.0
- AST
- 7.0
Duncan RobinsonG · 10 games · 28.8 min
- PTS
- 17.2
- REB
- 2.1
- AST
- 2.0
Cavaliers
Donovan MitchellG · 10 games · 32.1 min
- PTS
- 21.8
- REB
- 4.3
- AST
- 5.6
Evan MobleyC · 10 games · 31.2 min
- PTS
- 17.4
- REB
- 7.5
- AST
- 3.7
James HardenG · 10 games · 32.1 min
- PTS
- 14.8
- REB
- 5.0
- AST
- 5.8
Likely starting five
The current roster's five players with the most starts in 2026-27, then minutes. Based on last season, not an official lineup.
Pistons
G
Cade Cunningham7 starts · 30.5 min · 20.2 pts
G
Duncan Robinson7 starts · 28.8 min · 17.2 pts
G
Daniss Jenkins1 starts · 25.3 min · 12.0 pts
F
John Collins7 starts · 24.7 min · 9.9 pts
F
Paul Reed6 starts · 24.8 min · 10.4 pts
Player stats
NBA 2026-27, per game, current roster players who played that season. Most minutes first.
Detroit Pistons
| Player | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham | 10 | 7 | 30.5 | 20.2 | 5.0 | 7.0 | 54.0 | 30.2 | 79.6 |
| Duncan Robinson | 10 | 7 | 28.8 | 17.2 | 2.1 | 2.0 | 61.3 | 48.1 | 81.8 |
| Ausar Thompson | 9 | 6 | 25.6 | 9.0 | 7.6 | 3.9 | 75.0 | 0.0 | 65.2 |
| Daniss Jenkins | 10 | 1 | 25.3 | 12.0 | 3.4 | 4.7 | 45.0 | 42.0 | 90.5 |
| Paul Reed | 10 | 6 | 24.8 | 10.4 | 6.6 | 2.1 | 57.9 | 42.9 | 76.0 |
| John Collins | 10 | 7 | 24.7 | 9.9 | 5.5 | 0.7 | 50.0 | 26.3 | 70.6 |
| Kevin Huerter | 10 | 0 | 22.7 | 8.5 | 1.8 | 2.3 | 40.0 | 36.6 | 66.7 |
| Ronald Holland | 10 | 0 | 16.6 | 6.5 | 3.4 | 1.4 | 40.9 | 32.0 | 65.0 |
| Javonte Green | 10 | 0 | 16.3 | 4.6 | 1.9 | 0.7 | 50.0 | 24.1 | 90.0 |
| Jalen Duren | 1 | 1 | 15.1 | 24.0 | 3.0 | 1.0 | 88.9 | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| Isaiah Joe | 3 | 0 | 13.8 | 7.7 | 0.7 | 1.0 | 45.5 | 18.2 | 63.6 |
| C. Lanier | 3 | 0 | 7.8 | 4.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 33.3 | 50.0 |
| Taurean Prince | 3 | 0 | 7.3 | 2.3 | 1.0 | 0.0 | – | 50.0 | 50.0 |
| J. Ukomadu | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 6.0 | 1.0 | 0.0 | 66.7 | 66.7 | – |
| U. Onyenso | 1 | 0 | 7.0 | 0.0 | 4.0 | 0.0 | – | – | – |
| T. Smith | 8 | 0 | 6.3 | 1.6 | 2.8 | 0.5 | 50.0 | – | 25.0 |
| B. Williams | 1 | 0 | 5.8 | 3.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | 0.0 | 100.0 |
| E. Okorie | 7 | 0 | 5.0 | 3.1 | 0.4 | 0.9 | 41.7 | 16.7 | 100.0 |
| Isaac Jones | 5 | 0 | 4.7 | 1.6 | 2.0 | 0.0 | 100.0 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| Elijah Harkless | 2 | 0 | 3.9 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 | – | – |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | GP | GS | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | FG% | 3P% | FT% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell | 10 | 6 | 32.1 | 21.8 | 4.3 | 5.6 | 48.5 | 38.4 | 80.0 |
| James Harden | 10 | 6 | 32.1 | 14.8 | 5.0 | 5.8 | 34.9 | 33.3 | 85.4 |
| Evan Mobley | 10 | 6 | 31.2 | 17.4 | 7.5 | 3.7 | 51.6 | 53.7 | 61.1 |
| Peyton Watson | 8 | 5 | 27.3 | 11.8 | 4.9 | 2.6 | 43.1 | 24.2 | 66.7 |
| Jarrett Allen | 8 | 6 | 24.2 | 12.5 | 7.6 | 1.4 | 59.3 | 75.0 | 70.0 |
| Sam Merrill | 8 | 0 | 22.5 | 7.4 | 3.1 | 1.9 | 42.4 | 31.6 | 90.0 |
| M. Thomas | 8 | 1 | 22.1 | 12.8 | 2.6 | 1.1 | 47.9 | 47.8 | 100.0 |
| Jaylon Tyson | 4 | 0 | 19.9 | 9.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 42.9 | 27.8 | 50.0 |
| Mario Hezonja | 10 | 0 | 19.5 | 8.1 | 6.1 | 1.6 | 39.5 | 32.6 | 50.0 |
| T. Proctor | 9 | 0 | 17.7 | 6.7 | 2.9 | 2.6 | 54.5 | 55.0 | 77.8 |
| Thomas Bryant | 6 | 0 | 11.9 | 7.7 | 2.0 | 0.2 | 46.2 | 41.2 | 78.6 |
| Craig Porter | 7 | 0 | 11.3 | 2.0 | 1.7 | 1.7 | 66.7 | 25.0 | 100.0 |
| Riley Minix | 3 | 0 | 10.8 | 3.3 | 2.7 | 0.0 | 50.0 | 25.0 | – |
| Tristan Enaruna | 3 | 0 | 9.9 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 0.3 | 28.6 | 0.0 | 50.0 |
| N. Omier | 3 | 0 | 7.5 | 0.0 | 3.0 | 0.7 | 0.0 | 0.0 | 0.0 |
GP games played · GS games started · MIN minutes.
What to watch
The numbers behind this game
- Head to head: Cavaliers won 7 of the last 12 meetings on record.
- Top scorers on the current rosters, 2026-27 points per game: Jalen Duren (Pistons, 24.0) and Donovan Mitchell (Cavaliers, 21.8).
- Pistons won 3 of 5 most recent games on record.
- Cavaliers won 1 of 5 most recent games on record.
Players to watch
Each team's leader per game, NBA 2026–2027
Pointsper game
Jalen DurenDetroit Pistons · C
24.0Donovan MitchellCleveland Cavaliers · G
21.8Reboundsper game
Ausar ThompsonDetroit Pistons · F
7.6Jarrett AllenCleveland Cavaliers · C
7.6Assistsper game
Cade CunninghamDetroit Pistons · G
7.0James HardenCleveland Cavaliers · G
5.83-pointersper game
Duncan RobinsonDetroit Pistons · G
3.9Donovan MitchellCleveland Cavaliers · G
2.8Projected starting five
Based on each team's starters in its last game. Not confirmed.
Pistons
G
Duncan Robinson17.2 pts · 2.1 reb · 2.0 ast
F
Paul Reed10.4 pts · 6.6 reb · 2.1 ast
G
Cade Cunningham20.2 pts · 5.0 reb · 7.0 ast
F
Ausar Thompson9.0 pts · 7.6 reb · 3.9 ast
F
John Collins9.9 pts · 5.5 reb · 0.7 ast
Starters on 3 Nov vs Hornets
Cavaliers
G
Donovan Mitchell21.8 pts · 4.3 reb · 5.6 ast
G
James Harden14.8 pts · 5.0 reb · 5.8 ast
C
Evan Mobley17.4 pts · 7.5 reb · 3.7 ast
C
Jarrett Allen12.5 pts · 7.6 reb · 1.4 ast
M. Thomas12.8 pts · 2.6 reb · 1.1 ast
Starters on 3 Nov vs Thunder
Key matchup
Each team's top scorer this season, per game
Jalen DurenPistons · C
Donovan MitchellCavaliers · G
Team stats this season
NBA 2026-2027, per game
Points per gamePistons: 112.7Cavaliers: 116.5
Points allowedPistons: 104.6Cavaliers: 115.0
Win %Pistons: .700Cavaliers: .455
Home / away recordPistons: 5–2Cavaliers: 1–5
Schedule & rest
Days off before tip-off, and the last five results
Pistons
1 day
Home stand, game 3 of 3
2–0 on the 2nd night of a back-to-back this season
Cavaliers
1 day
Road trip, game 2 of 2
0–2 on the 2nd night of a back-to-back this season
Trends
What the numbers say, without the odds
- Cade Cunningham had 15+ points in 4 of the last 5 gamesPlayer form, from our box scores
- Duncan Robinson had 15+ points in 4 of the last 5 gamesPlayer form, from our box scores
- Donovan Mitchell had 15+ points in 4 of the last 5 gamesPlayer form, from our box scores
- Jalen Duren had 8+ rebounds in 4 of the last 5 gamesPlayer form, from our box scores
- Cavaliers are 1–5 on the road this seasonHome / road split
- Cavaliers have won 1 of their last 5Recent form
Head to head
The last 12 meetings in the leagues we follow
5Pistons wins
12 games7Cavaliers wins
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final, 94–125
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 94–115
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final after overtime, 113–117
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 112–103
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 116–109
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final, 107–97
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final, 111–101
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 113–109
Top scorer: Jalen Duren 24 pts
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final after overtime, 122–119
Top scorer: Jalen Duren 33 pts
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 110–114
Top scorer: Donovan Mitchell 30 pts
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, final, 95–116
Top scorer: Donovan Mitchell 35 pts
Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, final, 118–100
Form & schedule
Each team's last five results before this game, and the games either side of it.
Last 5
All times are Philippine Time (PHT, UTC+8).