Game preview
Cleveland Cavaliers0-0at
Detroit Pistons0-0
Tue, Mar 9, 8:00 PM ESTLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MIPeacock · NBC
DET has the rest edge with 97h between tipoffs, 22.5h more than CLE.
What the model saw — 51
Where to watch
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What to know before tip
- DET has the rest edge with 97h between tipoffs, 22.5h more than CLE.
- CLE is in game 1 of 6 on the road with 0 mi already logged before tip.
- National TV puts extra weight on a matchup that already has real schedule context.
- These two met in last season's playoffs.
- National TV puts this near the top of the slate.
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 | 2 days | 3 days |
| Hours rest | 74.5h | 97h |
| Rest swing | -22.5h | +22.5h |
| Travel in | 91 mi | 0 mi |
| Zone change | 0h | 0h |
| Body clock | 0h | 0h |
| Local tip | evening | evening |
| Segment | Road trip · 1 of 6 | Homestand · 2 of 4 |
| Miles before tip | 0 mi | 0 mi |
| Schedule alerts | — | — |
| Fatigue Index | 1 | 0 |
CLE carries the heavier fatigue load tonight — 1 vs. DET's 0.
How each side got here
CLE
91 miCLE came from Cleveland, OH with 91 mi of travel and 0h of time-zone change.
Cleveland, OH 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 1 of 6 on the road, with 0 mi already behind it.
DET
HomestandDET is in game 2 of 4 on this homestand.