3:33-1st: Dean Wade entered the game after Merrill's run and made a 24-foot three-point shot tying the game at 24. 5:35-1st: Sam Merrill hit a 22-foot three-point shot. In only two minutes, Merrill contributes 5 points (1-1 from three) and an assist. Toronto leads 22-17.

As the grueling NBA playoffs continue to unfold, the collective health of the Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons is expected to be a factor in their upcoming best-of-seven second-round series.

The Pistons have signed coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension one day after he led the Pistons to their first playoff series victory since 2008.