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Donovan Mitchell Frustrated by Officiating After Cavaliers Lose to Pistons

Donovan Mitchell Frustrated by Officiating After Cavaliers Lose to Pistons

Summary

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost to the Detroit Pistons 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cavaliers’ guard Donovan Mitchell scored 23 points but expressed frustration about not getting many free throws during the game.

Key Facts

  • The game took place at Detroit’s Little Caesars Arena.
  • Detroit led by as many as 18 points and won by 10 points.
  • Donovan Mitchell and Cade Cunningham both scored a game-high 23 points.
  • Mitchell made only one trip to the free-throw line, while the Pistons made 27 out of 35 free throws.
  • The Cavaliers committed 20 turnovers, while the Pistons had 12.
  • James Harden had 22 points but also many turnovers, responsible for seven of Cleveland’s turnovers.
  • Harden noted that many turnovers were his own mistakes and contributed to 31 points scored by Detroit off turnovers.
  • Game 2 is scheduled for Thursday at 7 p.m. EST on Prime Video.
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