Game preview
Cleveland Cavaliers0-0at
Detroit Pistons0-0
Fri, Dec 18, 7:30 PM ESTLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
CLE is carrying the heavier travel load at 958 mi from its previous stop.
What the model saw — 43
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What to know before tip
- CLE is carrying the heavier travel load at 958 mi from its previous stop.
- DET is playing into a 4 in 6 schedule window, which matters even before the ball goes up.
- CLE is in game 2 of 2 on the road with 895 mi already logged before tip.
- These two met in last season's playoffs.
Who's in, who's out
CLE
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
DET
Clean reportNo players listed on the injury report. Everyone on the roster is expected to be available.
Rest, travel, and body clock
| Schedule spot | CLE | DET |
|---|---|---|
| Record | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Days rest | 1 day | 1 day |
| Hours rest | 48.5h | 48.5h |
| Rest swing | 0h | 0h |
| Travel in | 958 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 0h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 2 of 2 | Homestand · 3 of 3 |
| Miles before tip | 895 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | 3 in 4 | 4 in 6 |
| Fatigue Index | 4 | 3 |
CLE carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 4 vs. DET's 3.
How each side got here
CLE
958 miCLE came from Orlando, FL with 958 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Orlando, FL to Detroit, MI
DET
0 miDET stayed in Detroit, MI between games, so travel is not a real factor in this setup.
Stayed in Detroit, MI
Where this game sits in the run
CLE
Road tripCLE is on game 2 of 2 on the road, with 895 mi already behind it.
DET
HomestandDET is in game 3 of 3 on this homestand.