# ADJUSTMENTS: Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren Must Better Handle The Cleveland Cavaliers Aggressive Defensive Strategy

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-13T04:00:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons face a must-win Game 5 at home—can Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren clean up costly turnovers and ignite their offense in time? Ku breaks down how aggressive pick-and-roll coverage, poor fast-break execution, and misused mismatches involving Donovan Mitchell and James Harden have stifled Detroit's scoring. Are the Pistons ready to employ sharper spacing and smarter reads to punish Cleveland’s defensive gambits? On defense, the Pistons’ resilience is tested by unfavorable Duncan Robinson switches, as Cleveland relentlessly attacks for high-percentage looks. Should Detroit switch Ausar Thompson to guarding James Harden and keep Cade Cunningham on Donovan Mitchell to counter Cleveland's relocation tactics? Ku explores key lineup and tactical adjustments to halt the Cavaliers’ momentum. Don’t miss the deep analysis on how the Pistons can flip the series and why Game 5 could be the turning point.

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