When: 7:30 p.m.

Where: The Palace in Auburn Hills.

TV/radio: Fox Sports Net Ohio; WTAM AM/1100.

Injuries: Cavs - Michael Doleac (ankle), Trajan Langdon (ankle) and Tyrone Hill (back) are out. Pistons - Victor Alexander (knee), Brian Cardinal (both knees) and Ratko Varda (back) are out.

Notable: The former first-place Pistons are now fourth in the Central Division. . . . In their last meeting, the Cavs trailed by a point at halftime on Dec. 4 before outgunning the Pistons, 48-35, in the second half. . . . This is the Cavs' first trip to The Palace this season.