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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 107–97 on May 7 at Little Caesars Arena, holding the visitors well below the Vegas total of 214.5 points. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points while Tobias Harris added 21, as the Pistons shot 48.8 percent from the field and connected on 14 three-pointers to control the matchup. Cleveland's Donovan Mitchell scored a game-high 31 points and Jarrett Allen contributed 22, but the Cavaliers managed only 42 percent shooting and made just 7 threes, finishing with 36 rebounds to Detroit's 42. The Pistons' defense was decisive, posting a 123.3 defensive rating compared to Cleveland's 102.2 offensive rating, while Detroit's 21 assists and 9 steals enforced ball movement and transition defense. Cleveland's third quarter provided a brief surge with 32 points, but Detroit's balanced scoring across quarters—including 29 in the second and 28 in the fourth—proved too steady to overcome. The 10-point margin reflects Detroit's superior efficiency and depth as the Pistons maintain momentum in the playoff race.
