J.B. Bickerstaff talked all offseason about building a culture of toughness and teamwork. Saturday night’s nail-biter in Detroit provided the perfect building block.
The Cavaliers rallied late -- twice -- scoring the final eight points of regulation and the final nine points of the first overtime session before blowing past the Pistons in the second overtime to win their second straight to start the season.
The last time the Cavaliers were 2-0 to start the season without LeBron James on the roster the starting forward matchup was Lamond Murray against Chris Webber.
The Wine & Gold looked sunk when Delon Wright drilled a three-pointer to put the Pistons up eight, 101-93, with 4:05 to play in regulation.