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Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers: Preview, Odds and Props

Projected starting lineups and depth for both teams, by minutes over recent games: Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers, 11 May 2026. The written preview, odds and model sit on the main preview page.

Projected Starting Fives

2025-26 minutes
Ausar Thompson
26.0 mpg · 9.9 pts
Ausar Thompson
PG
James Harden
James Harden
34.8 mpg · 23.6 pts
Cade Cunningham
33.9 mpg · 23.9 pts
Cade Cunningham
SG
Donovan Mitchell
Donovan Mitchell
33.5 mpg · 27.9 pts
Duncan Robinson
27.4 mpg · 12.2 pts
Duncan Robinson
SF
Peyton Watson
Peyton Watson
29.6 mpg · 14.6 pts
John Collins
27.1 mpg · 13.6 pts
John Collins
PF
Evan Mobley
Evan Mobley
31.9 mpg · 18.2 pts
Jalen Duren
28.2 mpg · 19.5 pts
Jalen Duren
C
Jarrett Allen
Jarrett Allen
27.1 mpg · 15.4 pts

Starters are not published in advance. These five are the heaviest minute-earners on each contracted roster who can cover all five positions between them.

Depth chart

2025-26 minutes
StarterRotation
PG
Point Guard
Starter
Ausar ThompsonAusar Thompson
9.9p · 5.7r · 3.1a
Min
26
2nd
Kevin HuerterKevin Huerter
10.0p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
23
3rd
Isaiah JoeIsaiah Joe
11.1p · 2.5r · 1.3a
Min
21
4th
Elijah HarklessElijah Harkless
6.8p · 2.0r · 2.9a
Min
21
5th
Daniss JenkinsDaniss Jenkins
9.3p · 2.3r · 3.9a
Min
20
6th
Gary HarrisGary Harris
2.7p · 1.3r · 1.1a
Min
14
SG
Shooting Guard
Starter
Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham
23.9p · 5.5r · 9.9a
Min
34
2nd
Ausar ThompsonAusar Thompson
9.9p · 5.7r · 3.1a
Min
26
3rd
Kevin HuerterKevin Huerter
10.0p · 3.5r · 2.6a
Min
23
4th
Isaiah JoeIsaiah Joe
11.1p · 2.5r · 1.3a
Min
21
5th
Elijah HarklessElijah Harkless
6.8p · 2.0r · 2.9a
Min
21
6th
Daniss JenkinsDaniss Jenkins
9.3p · 2.3r · 3.9a
Min
20
SF
Small Forward
Starter
Duncan RobinsonDuncan Robinson
12.2p · 2.7r · 2.1a
Min
27
2nd
Cade CunninghamCade Cunningham
23.9p · 5.5r · 9.9a
Min
34
3rd
Ausar ThompsonAusar Thompson
9.9p · 5.7r · 3.1a
Min
26
4th
Taurean PrinceTaurean Prince
9.2p · 3.1r · 1.8a
Min
24
5th
Ronald Holland IIRonald Holland II
8.2p · 4.0r · 1.2a
Min
20
6th
Javonte GreenJavonte Green
6.9p · 2.8r · 0.7a
Min
18
PF
Power Forward
Starter
John CollinsJohn Collins
13.6p · 5.3r · 1.0a
Min
27
2nd
Duncan RobinsonDuncan Robinson
12.2p · 2.7r · 2.1a
Min
27
3rd
Taurean PrinceTaurean Prince
9.2p · 3.1r · 1.8a
Min
24
4th
Ronald Holland IIRonald Holland II
8.2p · 4.0r · 1.2a
Min
20
5th
Paul ReedPaul Reed
7.8p · 4.5r · 1.2a
Min
14
6th
Tolu SmithTolu Smith
3.7p · 3.3r · 0.9a
Min
9
C
Center
Starter
Jalen DurenJalen Duren
19.5p · 10.5r · 2.0a
Min
28
2nd
John CollinsJohn Collins
13.6p · 5.3r · 1.0a
Min
27
3rd
Duncan RobinsonDuncan Robinson
12.2p · 2.7r · 2.1a
Min
27
4th
Taurean PrinceTaurean Prince
9.2p · 3.1r · 1.8a
Min
24
5th
Ronald Holland IIRonald Holland II
8.2p · 4.0r · 1.2a
Min
20
6th
Paul ReedPaul Reed
7.8p · 4.5r · 1.2a
Min
14