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Pistons face Cavaliers in Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup

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Last updated Aug 12, 2026

Pistons face Cavaliers in Martin Luther King Jr. Day matchup
Summary

The Detroit Pistons will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers on January 18, 2026, as part of the NBA's annual Martin Luther King Jr. showcase. The game will take place at Rocket Arena and is scheduled to tip-off at noon. This matchup is a rematch following last season's Eastern Conference Semifinals, where the Cavaliers eliminated the Pistons in a closely contested seven-game series., the Pistons and Cavaliers had an even split during the regular season, with each team winning two games. Players to watch include Donovan Mitchell, who had a standout season against the Pistons, and Jalen Duren, who led the Pistons in scoring during regular-season games against the Cavaliers.

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  • •Game scheduled for January 18, 2026, at Rocket Arena.
  • •Pistons lost to Cavaliers in seven-game playoff series last season.
  • •Regular season series ended in a 2-2 split.
  • •Donovan Mitchell averaged 32.5 points against the Pistons last season.
  • •Jalen Duren led the Pistons with 21.7 points in regular season matchup.
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  • 8:04 PMYahoo Sports — Pistons to battle Donovan Mitchell, Cavs in MLK Day showdown
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The Detroit Pistons will travel to Cleveland for the league's MLK showcase against the Cavaliers during the 2026-27 season.

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