The Cleveland Cavaliers will meet the Detroit Pistons for a crucial Game 4 at Rocket Arena on Monday, May 11. The Cavs have put themselves on the board after two losses and will look to tie the series. James Harden and Donovan Mitchell were clinical in the fourth quarter and made some mind-boggling plays to take the game away from the Pistons.
Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen have come up big with the defense against a team that is second in defensive rating in the league this season. The two frontcourt pillars blocked two shots each. Mitchell, on the other hand, continues the heavy lifting with 13-24 shooting from the floor and scoring 35 points and 10 rebounds in 38 minutes.
Cade Cunningham was around the ball all over the floor, scoring a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Jalen Duren’s dismal form continues, as he averages a little over 10 points in the playoffs, along with nine rebounds. He seems just a shadow of what he was capable of doing in the regular season. His dominance is impacted, while the team still expects him to show up in big moments.
Tobias Harris, on the other hand, has had a completely different playoffs thus far. His production has doubled, and shooting has improved, averaging 20.7 points and 6.7 rebounds in this series. The veteran has stepped up when the team needed him. Meanwhile, Ausar Thompson’s contribution to the team is undeniable. His athleticism and ability to be on the ball have given them several second and third chances.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Starting Lineups and Depth Charts in Game 4
Cleveland Cavaliers Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The Cavs will seemingly play the same starting lineup, as no player is featured in the IR list:
PG: James Harden, SG: Donovan Mitchell, SF: Dean Wade, PF: Evan Mobley, and C: Jarrett Allen.
| PG | James Harden | Dennis Schröder | |
| SG | Donovan Mitchell | Sam Merrill | Jaylon Tyson |
| SF | Dean Wade | Max Strus | |
| PF | Evan Mobley | ||
| C | Jarrett Allen |
Detroit Pistons Starting Lineup and Depth Chart
The Pistons have put Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert in the injury report as ‘Questionable.’ If LeVert doesn’t play, they will have one less role player. The Starting lineup might remain the same, with Cade Cunningham in the backcourt, Ausar Thompson and Duncan Robinson as small forwards, Tobias Harris as power forward, and Jalen Duren as Center.
| PG | Cade Cunningham | Daniss Jenkins | |
| SG | Duncan Robinson | Javonte Green | |
| SF | Ausar Thompson | Caris LeVert* | Ronald Holland II |
| PF | Tobias Harris | ||
| C | Jalen Duren | Isaiah Stewart |
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