Cade Cunningham gives first comments after Pistons' Game 1 win over Cavaliers

"We have a great system in place, so just play to your strengths, but just give effort and put it all out there, and you got somebody behind you that will come in for you whenever you're tired. So, we've got a great culture going," he said.

Aside from Cunningham, Tobias Harris notched 20 points and eight rebounds, Duncan Robinson clocked 19 points and made five three-pointers and Jalen Duren made a strong impact late in the game. After James Harden tied the matchup at 93, Duren scored six straight points to help the Pistons pull ahead. He had with 11 points, 12 rebounds, four assists and two blocks in the showdown.

Ausar Thompson had 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists and his twin brother, Houston Rockets star Amen Thompson, was there, watching from the sideline.

On the Cleveland Cavaliers' side, Donovan Mitchell led the team with 23 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

Game 2 is Thursday night back in Detroit at Little Caesar's Arena. Expect another action-packed showdown.