Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons, East Semifinals Game 1
Lead tracker
CLE leadsBiggest lead CLE 5, DET 18DET leads
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 CLE | 21 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 101 |
 DET | 37 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 111 |
Who won: Pistons 111-101
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in East Semifinals Game 1 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena. The series is tied 2-2. The Pistons outscored the Cavaliers 37-21 in the 1st quarter. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons in points (23). Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in points (23).
Team stats
CLEDET 
36-80FG37-84
45Field Goal %44
14-383PT10-26
37Three Point %38
15-16FT27-35
94Free Throw %77
41Rebounds45
11Offensive Rebounds16
30Defensive Rebounds29
23Assists23
7Steals12
5Blocks3
19Turnovers11
1Team Turnovers1
20Total Turnovers12
2Technical Fouls1
2Total Technical Fouls1
0Flagrant Fouls0
31Points Conceded Off Turnovers16
6Fast Break Points15
44Points in Paint44
22Fouls18
5Largest Lead18
1Lead Change1
6Percent Led91
