Mitchell, Wade Help Cavaliers Beat Pistons 113–101 in Bickerstaff’s Return to Cleveland

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) looks to shoot as Detroit Pistons guard Jaden Ivey (23) defends in the first half of an NBA basketball game, Friday, Oct. 25, 2024, in Cleveland. AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki

CLEVELAND—Donovan Mitchell and Dean Wade scored 19 points apiece and Cleveland won its home opener 113–101 on Friday night over the Detroit Pistons and former Cavaliers coach J.B. Bickerstaff.

Jarrett Allen added 17 and 11 rebounds as the Cavs won their 10th straight over the Pistons to give new coach Kenny Atkinson a win in his home debut and a 2–0 start.