Cavaliers' Iman Shumpert: Scores season-high 18 in Tuesday's rout

Shumpert scored 18 points (8-13 FG, 2-3 3Pt) while adding five rebounds in 36 minutes during Tuesday's 128-96 win over the Pistons.

Analysis:

While the Cavs' bigger names got a breather in the fourth quarter of the blowout win, Shumpert stayed on the court and produced a season-best scoring effort. He's seen 30 or more minutes in four straight games as he settles into a starting role, but the 26-year-old is in there for his defense, not his offense -- he's averaging only 12.0 points, 3.8 boards and 2.0 three-pointers over that stretch.