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It all comes down to this, as the Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are set to collide in Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena tonight.
Looking to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2008, my Cavaliers vs. Pistons predictions are relying on Jalen Duren and Cade Cunningham to do the heavy lifting for the home team.
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Our best Cavaliers vs Pistons SGP for Game 7
SGP leg #1: Jalen Duren Over 21.5 points + rebounds + assists
The Cleveland Cavaliers’ interior defense has been exploitable on the road in these playoffs, sporting the second-lowest defensive rebound percentage (63.5).
Among players with at least 30 minutes per game this postseason, Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren ranks fourth in offensive rebounds (3.7) and second in offensive rebound percentage (12.4).
SGP leg #2: Cade Cunningham Over 8.5 assists
Cade Cunningham has dished 9+ dimes in four of seven home games, and the Pistons are 3-1 in those contests.
Cunningham ranks third in potential assists overall (15) this postseason. His team has also shot more efficiently at home, which should lead to a bump in helpers.
SGP leg #3: Pistons moneyline
The Pistons nearly won Game 5 before dominating in Game 6, and they’ve got momentum on their side.
Detroit is 5-2 straight up at home this postseason with an 8.1 Net Rating, and Cleveland is just 1-5 on the road with a -8.2 Net Rating.
After coming back from a 3–1 deficit in the first round against Orlando and blowing out the Magic in Game 7, I expect the Pistons to stand tall once again on home court.
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