Cavaliers Secure Overtime Victory Against Pistons, Take 3-2 Series Lead

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime, securing a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The Cavaliers earned their first road win of the postseason, positioning themselves to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 39 points and nine assists. Detroit's defense forced 17 turnovers, converting them into 27 points. Tobias Harris contributed 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting, while Jalen Duren scored nine points and grabbed five rebounds.

Detroit held a nine-point lead late in regulation before Cleveland forced overtime. The Pistons had previously led by 15 points in the second quarter. Game 6 is scheduled for Friday in Cleveland, where the fourth-seeded Cavaliers will have their first opportunity to eliminate the first-seeded Pistons and face the New York Knicks.