LOS ANGELES: The Detroit Pistons made the most of LeBron James’ absence, snapping a five-game skid with a 106-90 victory on Monday (Tuesday in Manila) over the NBA champion Cleveland Cavaliers.

A day after their 109-108 triumph over the Golden State Warriors in a Christmas Day thriller, the short-handed Cavs had no answer for the Pistons.

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