The Detroit Pistons clinched their first winning season since 2015-16 with a 133-122 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers, who currently lead the Eastern Conference. Tim Hardaway Jr. led the Pistons with a season-high 32 points, while Malik Beasley contributed 19 points. The Pistons managed to snap a 12-game losing streak against the Cavaliers, who were heavily reliant on Donovan Mitchell's performance, as he scored 38 points. Darius Garland added 21 points.

Despite a strong first half from the Cavaliers, the Pistons pulled away in the second half, with Hardaway's shooting pushing Detroit to a double-digit lead. Although Cleveland attempted a comeback, Mitchell's efforts fell short as Detroit sealed the win.