Tom Gores said the Detroit Pistons have higher expectations now and that's a good thing. But it also makes him nervous.

Winning the possession battle matters. The Cavs are the more talented team in nearly every matchup. One of the ways an opponent can shrink that skill gap is by controlling the possession game. This is why head coach Kenny Atkinson has been preaching the importance of this since last season.

PM ET, the Cleveland Cavaliers take on the Detroit Pistons in Michigan, followed by a Denver Nuggets vs Minnesota Timberwolves matchup at 9:30 PM ET. Live coverage begins at 6:30 PM. See below for additional information on how to watch both games.

For coach J.B. Bickerstaff, the start of the season is always exciting, particularly when his team is hosting a home opener.

The Cavs put together a solid four quarter effort against the Pistons for their first blowout win of the season.

The Cleveland Cavaliers face the Detroit Pistons in a regular season NBA game on Monday, Oct. 27, 2025 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.

Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter and Carmelo Anthony analyze the Detroit Pistons' turnaround under J.B. Bickerstaff and the "new energy" he has brought to his team.

Ivey was the No. 5 overall pick out of Purdue in the 2022 NBA Draft. He was putting up his best numbers yet in 2024-25 before his injury. His averages were 17.6 points, 4.1 rebounds, 4.0 assists and 0.9 steals per game. Ivey was also shooting a career-high 40.9% on 3-pointers and 49.0% on 2-pointers.