The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, taking a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals. James Harden scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell added 21, including seven in overtime. The Cavaliers also ended their five-game road playoff losing streak. Cade Cunningham scored 39 points, nine rebounds, and seven assists for the Pistons, who will now face elimination for the fourth time this postseason. Game 6 of the series is set to take place in Cleveland.