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(AP) -- The Cleveland Cavaliers acquired Shaquille O'Neal with the playoffs in mind, and the big man is set to make his return after resting his injured shoulder for five games.

Hardly looking like a postseason contender of late, the Detroit Pistons don't need any more obstacles to overcome.

The Cavaliers last left The Palace of Auburn Hills with a first-round sweep in April, and they'll likely get O'Neal back Wednesday night as they seek an eighth straight victory over the reeling Pistons. (MORE)

Cavaliers Headlines

Final 1 2 3 4 Tot
Philadelphia 23 28 30 10 91
Cleveland 36 18 21 22 97
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Final Boxscore
 Leaders Philadelphia Cleveland
Points L. Williams 22 L. James 32
Rebounds E. Brand 14 2 tied with 8
Assists A. Iguodala 7 L. James 9
Standings
Central Divison
  W L Pct GB
Cleveland 10 4 .714 --
Milwaukee 8 4 .667 1.0
Chicago 6 7 .462 3.5
Indiana 5 7 .417 4.0
Detroit 5 9 .357 5.0
Full Standings
Cavaliers Leaders
Points: L. James29.4
Rebounds: A. Varejao7.9
Assists: L. James8.1
FG%: L. James52.7%
Steals: L. James1.5
Blocks: S. O'Neal1.6
Offense (Rank)
Points: 99.1 (17)
Rebounds: 40.0 (26)
Assists: 20.4 (18)
FG%: 47.1% (7)
FT%: 73.4% (22)
3P%: 44.3% (2)
Defense (Rank)
Points: 95.1 (7)
Rebounds: 40.6 (9)
Assists: 18.9 (8)
FG%: 44.3% (9)
FT%: 77.4% (23)
3P%: 30.0% (3)
Next 5
DateOppPrevious
11/25@ Det-
11/27@ ChaW 90-79 10/31
11/28vs. Dal-
12/2vs. Pho-
12/4vs. ChiL 85-86 11/5
Full Schedule
Last 10
DateOppFinal
11/21vs. PhiW 97-91
11/20@ IndW 105-95
11/18@ WasL 91-108
11/17vs. GSW 114-108
11/14vs. UtaW 107-103
11/12@ MiaW 111-104
11/11@ OrlW 102-93
11/6@ NYW 100-91
11/5vs. ChiL 85-86
11/3vs. WasW 102-90
Transactions
Date Player Transactions
10/26/2009 J. Hickson Exercised Contract Option
10/22/2009 A. Barrett Waived
10/22/2009 R. Robinson Waived
10/22/2009 D. Watkins Waived
10/19/2009 R. Kurz Waived
10/19/2009 L. Nevill Waived
10/1/2009 A. Barrett Signed as Free Agent
10/1/2009 C. Karl Signed as Free Agent
10/1/2009 R. Kurz Signed as Free Agent
10/1/2009 L. Nevill Signed as Free Agent
Injuries
Date Player Status
11/17/2009 A. Varejao Hip contusion
11/17/2009 J. Moon Left game - sprained left ankle
11/14/2009 S. O'Neal Strained shoulder
10/27/2009 D. West Personal reasons
10/26/2009 L. Powe Left knee - out 4 months
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