Slow Start Dooms Cavs in Detroit

Wrap-Up -- This one wasn’t very close for very long.

The Cavs were coming off a four-day break, but looked more sluggish than they did rested – falling behind in the first period and barely making a dent from there, with Detroit handing Cleveland its second straight shellacking, a 113-102 decision on Monday night in Motown.

Cleveland tried making headway before half and didn’t fold despite trailing by 24 points heading into the final period – but Detroit answered each run, including the late rally, to keep the Wine & Gold winless on the road.

Once again, the Cavaliers were doomed by a slow start – allowing the Pistons 38 points in the opening period before settling in. Both teams would score…