Mitchell Out as Cavs Beat Pistons; Duren Stars for Detroit

Cavaliers beat the East-leading Pistons 113-109 as Donovan Mitchell misses a fourth game. Cleveland Cavaliers avenged Friday’s loss to the Detroit Pistons by defeating them 113-109 on Tuesday evening. Mitchell sat out his fourth straight game with a nagging groin strain. Coach Kenny Atkinson said the seven-time All-Star is “trending better” but doesn’t know when he’ll be back. Jalen Duren added 24 points and 14 rebounds for the Pistons.