Headline: Underdog Pistons Shock Cavaliers as Schroder Nears Triple-Double in Thrilling Victory

In a thrilling matchup this NBA season, two of the league’s most captivating teams, the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers, clashed, with the Pistons pulling off an impressive 133-122 victory on the Cavaliers’ home turf.

Despite the absence of Cade Cunningham, the Pistons managed to upset the Eastern Conference’s top-ranked team, largely due to Dennis Schroder’s stellar performance, which included 17 points, 10 assists, and 7 rebounds. This marked the first 15-10-5 game recorded since 2017, as per Stats Muse.

Schroder reflected on the teamwork displayed during the game, saying, “Tonight we had a next man up mindset; with Cade out and a few others missing, everyone stepped up. We came together to make it happen.”

¡Dennis Schroder y Ausar Thompson sellan el triunfo! pic.twitter.com/BMLm0lDboL

— NBA Latam (@NBALatam) March 29, 2025

The German guard and OG Anunoby weren’t the only European players shining that night. Nikola Jokic also delivered another remarkable performance, scoring 27 points, grabbing 14 rebounds, dishing out 6 assists, and making 4 steals in a victory against Utah.

Ivica Zubac continued his strong season with another double-double, contributing 21 points and 12 rebounds to help the Los Angeles Clippers secure a 132-100 win on the road against the Brooklyn Nets. Meanwhile, Rudy Gobert recorded 17 points, 13 rebounds, and 4 steals in his team’s triumph over the Phoenix Suns.

Another French player, Tidjane Salaun, offered a solid effort from the bench for Charlotte, putting up 12 points and grabbing 14 rebounds. However, Jakob Poeltl carried the Toronto Raptors with a strong showing of 24 points and 12 rebounds.

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