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Detroit Pistons 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 116: final score and stats

Cleveland Cavaliers beat Detroit Pistons, Detroit Pistons 109 to Cleveland Cavaliers 116, on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH. Below: the box score, top performers, team stats, injuries and recent form for Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons.

NBA · East Semifinals - Game 3Saturday, May 9, 2026
DateMay 9, 2026
Start time3:00 PM ET
VenueRocket Arena, Cleveland, OH
TVNBC/Peacock
Attendance19,432

Line score

Team1234T
Detroit Pistons30183328109
Cleveland Cavaliers32321933116

Top performers

Detroit Pistons
PointsCade Cunningham · 27
ReboundsCade Cunningham · 10
AssistsCade Cunningham · 10
RatingCade Cunningham · 27 PTS, 10 REB, 10 AST
Cleveland Cavaliers
PointsDonovan Mitchell · 35
ReboundsDonovan Mitchell · 10
AssistsJames Harden · 7
RatingDonovan Mitchell · 35 PTS, 10 REB

Team comparison

Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers
Points per game
112.7
116.5
Points allowed per game
104.6
115.0
60-22Record52-30
1st in Central DivisionStanding2nd in Central Division
4-1Road record / home record4-2
WLLWWLast 5LLWLL
W1StreakL2

Team stats

Detroit PistonsCleveland Cavaliers
41-91FG43-74
Field Goal %
45
58
9-253PT12-32
Three Point %
36
38
18-22FT18-28
Free Throw %
82
64
Rebounds
40
33
Offensive Rebounds
17
5
Defensive Rebounds
23
28
Assists
23
22
Steals
12
3
Blocks
4
7
Turnovers
15
15
Team Turnovers
1
0
Total Turnovers
16
15
Technical Fouls
0
1

Injury report

Confirm lineups and injuries close to game time.

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

Box score

Detroit Pistons

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Tobias Harris38217-142-35-550100142+3
Duncan Robinson36155-94-71-234051033+1
Jalen Duren29115-80-01-241320133-14
Cade Cunningham392710-272-65-61010810645+6
Ausar Thompson2994-100-21-275002344+12
Paul Reed10114-40-03-330100212+11
Wendell Moore Jr.--00-00-00-0000000000
Ronald Holland II400-00-00-010001010-3
Isaiah Stewart942-30-00-020000022-4
Isaac Jones--00-00-00-0000000000
Javonte Green1131-51-40-020000111-9
Caris LeVert1762-60-02-220140200-10
Daniss Jenkins1821-50-30-013100103-28
Team10941-919-2518-22402315124172325

Cleveland Cavaliers

PlayerMINPTSFG3PTFTREBASTTOSTLBLKOREBDREBPF+/-
Dean Wade1731-21-20-010200010-6
Jarrett Allen32187-90-04-741112131+3
Evan Mobley36134-60-25-1084102265+9
James Harden40198-143-70-127310111+8
Donovan Mitchell383513-242-87-8104300193+7
Olivier Sarr--00-00-00-0000000000
Tristan Enaruna--00-00-00-0000000000
Riley Minix--00-00-00-0000000000
Dennis Schroder22114-53-30-0122020100
Max Strus2673-71-40-052210055+8
Sam Merrill1472-41-32-200000002+4
Jaylon Tyson1431-31-30-022101020+2
Team11643-7412-3218-283322153752817

Recent form

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
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

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 Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers?

Cleveland Cavaliers won, 116-109, on Saturday, May 9, 2026.

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

Detroit Pistons 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 116.

Who were the top performers?

Detroit Pistons: Cade Cunningham (27 points). Cleveland Cavaliers: Donovan Mitchell (35 points).

Where is Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers played?

Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH.

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