Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers, East Semifinals Game 3
Lead tracker
DET leadsBiggest lead DET 7, CLE 17CLE leads
| Team | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 DET | 30 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
 CLE | 32 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 116 |
Who won: Cavaliers 116-109
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in East Semifinals Game 3 on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena. The series is tied 2-2. The Cavaliers outscored the Pistons 32-18 in the 2nd quarter. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers in points (35). Cade Cunningham led the Pistons in points (27).
Recap · May 9
Harden hits clutch shots, Mitchell scores 35 and the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109 in Game 3
After collapsing in the clutch in the first two games of the Eastern Conference semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers got timely plays in the final three minutes from James Harden and Max Strus to get back into their series against the Detroit Pistons.
What it means
- Winner take all: Game 5 decides the series.
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Injuries and inactives
Pistons1st in Central Division- Day-To-DayCade Cunningham GRest
- Day-To-DayJalen Duren CRest
Cavaliers1st in Central Division- Day-To-DayKhalifa Diop CKnee, left
- Day-To-DayNae'Qwan Tomlin FBack
- Day-To-DaySam Merrill GElbow, Soreness, right
Head to head
Series tied 2-2
Last meeting: Cavaliers 113, Pistons 109 (Mar 3)
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Game info
- Venue
- Rocket Arena, Cleveland, OH · Attendance 19,432
- Officials
- Pat Fraher (Referee), Courtney Kirkland (Referee), Scott Foster (Referee), Tre Maddox (Referee)
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