Cleveland Defeats Detroit in Overtime, Takes 3-2 Series Lead

Cleveland secured a 117-113 overtime victory against Detroit, establishing a 3-2 series lead. The Cavaliers rallied from a nine-point deficit with three minutes remaining in regulation, outscoring the Pistons 23-10 from that point through the end of overtime.

Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland's late surge, scoring nine points during this critical period. James Harden finished with a team-high 30 points. Max Strus contributed 20 points, including six three-pointers. Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen combined for 35 points, 18 rebounds, and five blocks.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 39 points, nine assists, and seven rebounds. Daniss Jenkins added 19 points, while Tobias Harris scored 13 points on 6-of-19 shooting. Detroit led 60-52 at halftime, capitalizing on 10 Cleveland turnovers that resulted in 20 points.

Detroit held a 29-27 lead after the first quarter, fueled by six Cleveland turnovers that yielded 11 points and 10 points from Cunningham. The Pistons extended their lead to 15 points in the second quarter. Cleveland responded with an 8-0 run to cut the deficit before halftime.

Cleveland outscored Detroit in the third quarter, reducing their turnovers to two. The Cavaliers took a four-point lead by the end of the third. Detroit began the fourth quarter with a 5-0 run to reclaim the lead, followed by a 12-0 run as Cleveland started 0-of-9 from the field. Cleveland then closed the regulation period and overtime with their comeback.