Pistons lose home opener to Cavaliers, 105-89

Rookie Kyrie Irving had 14 points and seven assists to help the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons, 105-89. He had 12 points on 5 of 7 shooting with five assists, three rebounds and two steals at halftime when the Cavs led by 11.

Detroit’s Ben Gordon had 25 points and rookie reserve Brandon Knight scored 23. Pistons Owner Tom Gores was joined in his suite by the former owner, Karen Davidson, who searched for a buyer after her husband, William, died in 2009. The new owner took William Davidson’s name off the court and put it in the rafters, unveiling William Davidson’s signature along with 1974-2009—the years he owned the three-time championship franchise—above new banners of retired jerseys during a first-half ceremony.