Tip-off: 7 tonight at Gund Arena.

TV/radio: No TV; WTAM AM/1100.

Notable: This is the first meeting of the season between the two teams. They split the season series last year, each winning twice. Detroit's Jerry Stackhouse averaged 29.3 points in the four games, but shot just 29 percent from the field.

Injuries: Cavs - C Michael Doleac (ankle), F Tyrone Hill (back) and G Jeff Trepagnier (knee) are on the injured list. Pistons - F/C Victor Alexander (knee), F Brian Cardinal (knee) and C Ratko Varda (back) are on the injured list.