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Cleveland Cavaliers: 5 Takeaways From Game 1 vs. Pistons

By Maxwell Ogden

Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy complains about a call during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Detroit Pistons head coach Stan Van Gundy complains about a call during the third quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /
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The Cleveland Cavaliers escaped Game 1 with a 106-101 victory over the Detroit Pistons. What are the five main takeaways this series?

Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) goes for a shot as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) watches during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 17, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Kyrie Irving (2) goes for a shot as Detroit Pistons forward Tobias Harris (34) watches during the fourth quarter in game one of the first round of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavs beat the Pistons 106-101. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports /

The 2016 NBA Playoffs got off to an encouraging start for the Cleveland Cavaliers. Tyronn Lue and company took a powerful punch from the Detroit Pistons, but when the smoke had cleared and the dust had settled, victory was waiting on the other side.

Behind 81 points from its Big Three, Cleveland held on for a 106-101 win to take a 1-0 series lead.

One down, 15 to go.

Kyrie Irving led all scorers with 31 points to complement his six assists, five rebounds, two steals, and one block on 5-of-10 shooting from beyond the arc. Late-game heroics were provided by Kevin Love, who poured in 28 points and 13 rebounds, and LeBron James, who had 22 points, 11 assists, six rebounds, two blocks, and a pair of steals.

The question is, what messages were actually sent during the competitive Game 1?

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