The Cleveland Cavaliers faced a tough loss to the Detroit Pistons, falling 111 to 101 in Game 1 of the second round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs on Tuesday night. Here are some key takeaways from the game. Turnovers Cleveland had a tough night, struggling to maintain possession and racking up 19 turnovers. Whenever the Cavs managed to close the gap, they would inevitably commit costly turnovers, allowing the Pistons to extend their lead even further. The Pistons aren’t typically recognized for their offensive strength, but committing 19 turnovers and giving them easy transition baskets completely undermines any offensive effort. James Harden struggled, recording seven turnovers, which is unacceptable from your point guard and someone who’s expected to be the second-best player on the court. If Cleveland had converted even half of those turnovers, it likely would have walked away with a victory.…