# PLAYOFF REWIND: The REAL Reason the Detroit Pistons Lost Playoff Series To Cleveland Cavaliers After 2-0 Lead Start

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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: 2026-09-01T16:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Detroit Pistons battle the Cleveland Cavaliers in a grueling seven-game playoff showdown, spotlighting Cade Cunningham’s rise and the dominance of Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen in the frontcourt. Did the Cavaliers finally shed their “soft” label, and should Detroit reconsider the fit between Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson? Host Ku Khahil and Locked On Cavs’ Danny Cunningham break down each team’s playoff narratives, exploring JB Bickerstaff’s coaching decisions, Detroit’s physical identity, and where the Pistons must improve to advance. Key topics include Mobley’s superstar moments, Duren’s playoff struggles, and the tactical chess match that defined the series. The conversation raises critical questions about Detroit’s core and Cleveland’s potential as an Eastern Conference threat.

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