Really entertaining game as the Cavs trailed the whole way but rallied in the 4th to tie the game and send it to OT. Love hit a huge 3-pointer and it looked like the Cavs had it locked up until they botched another inbounds pass and gave Rose a chance to send it into double OT, but he missed an open 3-pointer.
Thompson had the game of his career with 35 points, 14 rebounds, and 3 blocks in 45 minutes. The Cavs outscored the Pistons by 10 when he was on the floor. Just an amazing performance and he set dozens of screens and forced some missed shots by helping out on defense.
Garland had 20 points and 7 assists. However, Rose abused him on defense, driving at will and elevating to finish over Garland for one easy layup after another. Rose finished with 27 pts, 7 boards, and 5 assists. In crunch time Beilein brought in McKinnie to guard Rose and that was a big improvement over Garland and Delly, although Delly got some stops.
Drummond once again was a man among boys with 28 points and 23 boards in 49 minutes. The Pistons had 19 offensive rebounds, 10 by Drummond. You don't win many games when the opponent gets 19 offensive rebounds.
The Cavs had 24 assists and only 14 turnovers in 53 minutes. The assists could be higher but those aren't bad numbers, especially the 14 turnovers. They also did a great job in winning a close game which has been a huge problem. They almost choked this one away but fortunately Rose missed the open 3.
