DETROIT (Interstat) — The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday to take a 1-0 lead in their first-round playoff series at Little Caesars Arena. Detroit built a 37-21 first-quarter advantage, then held off a Cleveland rally. The Cavaliers won the second quarter 25-22 and the third 30-24 to cut the deficit to 83-82 entering the fourth. Detroit answered with a 28-25 final period to secure the victory.

Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Ausar Thompson, Jalen Duren, Daniss Jenkins and Duncan Robinson keyed the Pistons’ attack. James Harden, Evan Mobley, Donovan Mitchell and Max Strus led the Cavaliers. Detroit improved to 65-25 on the season, while Cleveland fell to 56-34. Attendance was 20,062.

The series continues with Game 2 on Thursday in Detroit.