For a small stretch, the Cleveland Cavaliers have been playing without their starting power forward, Evan Mobley. After making his return to action over the we

There was no revenge. The Cavs snapped their season-long three-game losing streak on Monday night, beating the J.B. Bickerstaff-led Detroit Pistons, 110-91, inside Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in a game they never trailed.

Against the Cavs, the Pistons will be without Ron Harper Jr. (NBA G League assignment), Jaden Ivey (fibula), Daniss Jenkins (NBA G League assignment), and Tolu Smith (NBA G League assignment). Tobias Harris, meanwhile, is questionable with post-traumatic headaches after suffering a scary head injury in Detroit's loss to Orlando.

The postseason will be the true test, but the Cavs have looked like a different team. So do the Pistons. Both teams should be delighted.

After dealing with a nagging calf injury that sidelined him for several games, Cavs big man Evan Mobley is back against the Rockets!

For the second time this season, coach J.B. Bickerstaff left Cleveland with a defeat, as the Pistons lost, 110-91.

Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris, left, Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen, center top, and Pistons' Cade Cunningham (2) reach for a rebound in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Monday, Jan. 27, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki) AP

Entering a reunion with ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland sought answers amid a 3-game skid. Find out how its matchup vs. Detroit unfolded.

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Evan Mobley. After making his return to action over the weekend, Mobley is set to be on the floor once again when the Cavs face the Detroit Pistons on Monday night. According to the official NBA ...

Oct 25, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers forward Evan Mobley (4) drives to the basket against Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) during the second half at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse.

Entering a reunion with ex-Cavs coach J.B. Bickerstaff, Cleveland sought answers amid a 3-game skid. Find out how its matchup vs. Detroit unfolded.