
With Donovan Mitchell (shoulder) out Wednesday, Garland led the Cavaliers in field goal attempts (18) and made 3-pointers (four). The 25-year-old point guard also dished out five assists, but his biggest play of the game was undoubtedly the game-winning 3-pointer from the logo as time expired. Garland has scored at least 25 points in six of his last eight games.
Cunningham continued to do it all for the Pistons Wednesday. The 23-year-old point guard was able to put up nearly 40 points and was just three rebounds and one assist shy of a triple-double. His performance kept Detroit in the game and he scored nine points in the final minute, including six free throws, to push the Cavaliers to the brink before Darius Garland hit a game-winning shot from half-court as time expired. Cunningham is an elite fantasy option, especially in 8-category leagues.
The Pistons have now lost back-to-back games on a last-second shot.
Caris LeVert moves into the starting lineup in place of Donovan Mitchell (shoulder). LeVert figures to be the biggest beneficiary of minutes and usage, though all the Cavs starters as well as Sam Merrill will see a boost with Mitchell out Wednesday.
Garland did all of his damage in the first half as Cleveland shot out to a 91-46 lead at the break. Garland is playing some great basketball this season, and the double-double is his fifth of the campaign.