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Cleveland Cavaliers 101, Detroit Pistons 111: final score and stats

Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers, Cleveland Cavaliers 101 to Detroit Pistons 111, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers.

NBA · East Semifinals - Game 1Tuesday, May 5, 2026
DateMay 5, 2026
Start time7:00 PM ET
VenueLittle Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
TVNBCSN/Peacock
Attendance20,062

Line score

Team1234T
Cleveland Cavaliers21253025101
Detroit Pistons37222428111

Top performers

Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 23
ReboundsEvan Mobley · 9
AssistsJames Harden · 7
RatingJames Harden · 22 PTS, 8 REB, 7 AST
Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 23
ReboundsJalen Duren · 12
AssistsCade Cunningham · 7
RatingCade Cunningham · 23 PTS, 7 AST

Team comparison

Cleveland CavaliersDetroit Pistons
Points per game
116.5
112.7
Points allowed per game
115.0
104.6
52-30Record60-22
2nd in Central DivisionStanding1st in Central Division
1-4Road record / home record3-2
LLWLLLast 5WLLWW
L2StreakW1

Team stats

Cleveland CavaliersDetroit Pistons
36-80FG37-84
Field Goal %
45
44
14-383PT10-26
Three Point %
37
38
15-16FT27-35
Free Throw %
94
77
Rebounds
41
45
Offensive Rebounds
11
16
Defensive Rebounds
30
29
Assists
23
23
Steals
7
12
Blocks
5
3
Turnovers
19
11
Team Turnovers
1
1
Total Turnovers
20
12
Technical Fouls
2
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

Cleveland Cavaliers
Sam Merrill G · Elbow
Out
Jaylon Tyson G · Ankle - Sprain
Out
Detroit Pistons
Isaiah Joe G · Hip - Bruise
Out
Jalen Duren C · Hamstring - Strain
Out
Ugonna Onyenso C · Foot
Day-To-Day

Box score

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dean Wade2852-31-20-031010121-4
Jarrett Allen1821-40-00-031101124+4
Evan Mobley35146-112-50-095102363-18
James Harden35226-151-79-987712263-7
Donovan Mitchell35239-194-101-242310133-7
Thomas Bryant1041-40-22-200010001-3
Dennis Schroder1693-61-12-2134001010
Max Strus28197-134-81-152110143-9
Sam Merrill700-00-00-001100000-10
Jaylon Tyson1800-10-00-051100052+9
Keon Ellis1131-41-30-030020121-5
Team10136-8014-3815-1641231975113022

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris39206-141-57-881220171+6
Duncan Robinson28197-125-80-102020004+6
Jalen Duren35114-110-03-4124102750+17
Cade Cunningham42236-192-59-1137420032+12
Ausar Thompson33114-60-03-485111444-9
Ronald Holland II1062-31-21-310010012+8
Isaiah Stewart1362-20-02-231200122-7
Javonte Green331-31-30-010000010-4
Caris LeVert900-10-00-020000021+13
Daniss Jenkins29125-130-32-273140342+8
Team11137-8410-2627-35452311123162918

Recent form

Nov 9, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsL 112-124
Nov 7, 2026 · vs New York KnicksL 97-109
Nov 6, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersW 119-95
Nov 4, 2026 · at Oklahoma City ThunderL 116-124
Nov 2, 2026 · vs Oklahoma City ThunderL 112-117
Nov 9, 2026 · vs Washington WizardsW 122-111
Nov 8, 2026 · vs Los Angeles LakersL 116-121
Nov 4, 2026 · vs Philadelphia 76ersL 106-112
Nov 2, 2026 · at Charlotte HornetsW 124-91
Oct 30, 2026 · at Brooklyn NetsW 110-94

Season series

Series tied 2-2
Mar 3, 2026DET 109, CLE 113
Feb 27, 2026CLE 119, DET 122
Jan 4, 2026DET 114, CLE 110
Oct 27, 2025CLE 116, DET 95

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Frequently asked questions

Who won Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?

Detroit Pistons won, 111-101, on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.

What was the final score of Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons?

Cleveland Cavaliers 101, Detroit Pistons 111.

Who were the top performers?

Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (23 points). Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (23 points).

Where is Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons played?

Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI.

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