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Cleveland Cavaliers lose 122-119 in overtime to the Detroit Pistons without stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden, along with Keon Ellis and Dean Wade. Mitchell misses his second straight game due to a right groin strain, but coach Kenny Atkinson is optimistic it’s not serious. Harden also sits out, recovering from a fractured right thumb. He struggles with discomfort during shootaround, raising concerns about his ability to play through the injury. The Cavs had been 6-1 with Harden since the trade deadline, where he averages 18.9 points and 8.0 assists. Ellis fractures his left index finger in Wednesday's game, while Wade is out with a sprained right ankle. Atkinson emphasizes the team's depth as a key factor in staying competitive amid injuries.
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