Hornets110
Bulls99
Celtics134
Mavericks113
Hawks110
Rockets120
Jazz105
Warriors134Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 4, 2026
Pistons vs Cavaliers final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 on January 4, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 19 | 47 | 21 | 27 | 114 |
| Cavaliers | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 110 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 27 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 10 REB Ron Holland
- 7 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers
- 30 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 7 REB Jaylon Tyson
- 6 AST Darius Garland
Pistons vs Cavaliers Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 31 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 4-7 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Paul Reed F | 30 | 8 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 37 | 27 | 6 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 7-22 | 2-5 | 11-11 | -4 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 29 | 12 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 5-11 | 2-6 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 21 | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 4-9 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaden Ivey G | 19 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 3-9 | 1-6 | 0-0 | +14 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 3 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Ron Holland F | 18 | 8 | 10 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 2-7 | 1-6 | 3-3 | -4 |
| Javonte Green GF | 24 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3-9 | 3-6 | 2-2 | +2 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 25 | 25 | 1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-10 | 6-7 | 5-5 | +11 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donovan Mitchell G | 33 | 30 | 6 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 10-21 | 3-10 | 7-9 | +10 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 25 | 6 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2-9 | 1-5 | 1-2 | -12 |
| Evan Mobley F | 32 | 15 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 5-9 | 2-3 | 3-3 | +8 |
| Darius Garland G | 32 | 16 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 7-15 | 0-7 | 2-2 | -1 |
| Sam Merrill G | 27 | 15 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 5-8 | 5-7 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Craig Porter G | 22 | 2 | 6 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +1 |
| Lonzo Ball G | 9 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 15 | 7 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 4-4 | -12 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 17 | 5 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 3-4 | -4 |
| De'Andre Hunter FG | 24 | 14 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 3-8 | 2-5 | 6-6 | +8 |
Pistons vs Cavaliers Recap
The Pistons beat the Cavaliers 114-110 behind a 47-point second quarter that erased a 9-point deficit. Detroit improved to 26-9, while Cleveland fell to 20-17.
A 28-point opening quarter put Cleveland up 9. Then Detroit outscored the Cavaliers 47-28 in the second. Pistons 66-56 at halftime, and the lead was 5 after three quarters at 87-82. Detroit shot 15 of 40 from three and made all 21 of its free throws.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 30 points, and Darius Garland added 6 assists. Cade Cunningham scored 27 for Detroit and handed out 7 assists. Ron Holland pulled down 10 rebounds. The Pistons shot 39 of 95 from the field, while the Cavaliers made 35 of 80. Cleveland turned the ball over 17 times, one more than Detroit.
The number to know: 21 of 21. Detroit's perfect free-throw shooting held off a Cleveland team that missed 4 of its 30 attempts.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 39-95 | Field Goals | 35-80 |
| 41.1% | FG % | 43.8% |
| 15-40 | 3-Pointers | 14-42 |
| 37.5% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 21-21 | Free Throws | 26-30 |
| 100.0% | FT % | 86.7% |
| 45 | Rebounds | 44 |
| 14 | Off. Rebounds | 11 |
| 25 | Assists | 23 |
| 11 | Steals | 11 |
| 9 | Blocks | 10 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 17 |
| 24 | Fouls | 18 |
| 13 | Biggest Lead | 9 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 48.9% | 13.3% | 29.8% | 0.221 |
 Cavaliers | 52.5% | 15.4% | 26.2% | 0.325 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Sunday, January 4, 20262:00 PM ET / 11:00 AM PT
- TV
- Local TV onlyLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonRegular season
Pistons vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- L vs Heat 112-118 Jan 1, 2026
- W @ Lakers 128-106 Dec 30, 2025
- L @ Clippers 99-112 Dec 28, 2025
- L @ Jazz 129-131 Dec 26, 2025
- W @ Kings 136-127 Dec 23, 2025
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Nuggets 113-108 Jan 2, 2026
- W vs Suns 129-113 Dec 31, 2025
- W @ Spurs 113-101 Dec 29, 2025
- L @ Rockets 100-117 Dec 27, 2025
- L @ Knicks 124-126 Dec 25, 2025
Previous meetings
- May 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 125-94
- May 15, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 115-94
- May 13, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 117-113
- May 11, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 103-112
- May 9, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 109-116
More NBA Games on Jan 4, 2026
- Final
Indiana Pacers2-2127
Orlando Magic1-2135Top: Siakam 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Denver Nuggets1-2115
Brooklyn Nets0-3127Top: Murray 27 PTS, 16 ASTBox score › - Final
New Orleans Pelicans0-3106
Miami Heat0-4125Top: Powell 34 PTSBox score › - Final
Minnesota Timberwolves3-1141
Washington Wizards2-2115Top: Edwards 35 PTSBox score › - Final
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0105
Phoenix Suns1-2108Top: Goodwin 26 PTSBox score › - Final
Milwaukee Bucks1-3115
Sacramento Kings0-398Top: Antetokounmpo 37 PTS, 11 REBBox score › - Final
Memphis Grizzlies4-0114
Los Angeles Lakers3-0120Top: Dončić 36 PTS, 8 ASTBox score ›
That covers Pistons vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Pistons vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Cavaliers on Jan 4, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 114-110 on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27 points.
What are the Pistons and Cavaliers records?
After this game the Pistons were 26-9 and the Cavaliers were 20-17 this season.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Cavaliers?
Cade Cunningham scored 27 for the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell scored 30 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Pistons vs Cavaliers season series?
The Cavaliers lead the regular-season series 2-1 this season. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 4-3.
Who won the last Pistons vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 on May 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pistons vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Cavaliers?
Pistons-Cavaliers: Q1 19-28, Q2 47-28, Q3 21-26, Q4 27-28.
What is next for the Pistons and Cavaliers?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.