Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win


December 28, 2011 at 10:24p.m.

Kyrie Irving scored 14 in Cavs’ win

Associated Press

AUBURN HILLS, Mich.

Rookie Kyrie Irving had 14 points and seven assists to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit 105-89 on Wednesday night, spoiling the Pistons’ first home opener with new owner Tom Gores.

Reserve Samardo Samuels scored 17 and Ramon Sessions had 16 points off the bench for the Cavaliers, who got 15 points from Antawn Jamison and 10 points apiece from Anderson Varejao and rookie Tristan Thompson.

Detroit Ben Gordon had 25 points and rookie reserve Brandon Knight scored 23.

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