Overview

• Cleveland beat Detroit 118-100 to snap an 0-3 preseason start.
• The Cavaliers totaled 24 combined blocks and steals, including 13 steals, signaling a more aggressive defensive approach.
• Reigning Defensive Player of the Year Evan Mobley anchored the effort with three blocks and two steals.
• Lonzo Ball came off the bench for 9 points, 9 assists and 3 blocks in 20 minutes in his strongest performance since joining from the Bulls.
• De’Andre Hunter scored 14 before leaving in the first half with a knee issue, and Cleveland opens the regular season at the Knicks on Oct. 22.