According to the Cavaliers, the star guard Donovan Mitchell was downgraded to questionable shortly before the matchup. Per the official NBA injury report, Mitchell is dealing with a shoulder contusion.

DETROIT — In a season where Donovan Mitchell has thrived by balancing scoring with playmaking, helping his teammates grow around him, the Cavs asked him to channel his “Spida” moniker and shoulder the offensive load to keep them close against the Celtics on Tuesday.

The Cleveland Cavaliers held the Detroit Pistons at bay for much of the game. Late execution, or lack thereof, killed the momentum resulting in dumb fouls and decision making. Darius Garland showed why he should be the frontrunner for Clutch Player of the Year by sealing the Pistons’ fate on a half-court heave to win the game.