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The Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Detroit Pistons 117–113 in overtime at Little Caesars Arena on May 13, with James Harden leading the way on 30 points and Donovan Mitchell adding 21 in a tight playoff battle. The Cavaliers' superior three-point shooting—14 made threes compared to Detroit's 11—proved decisive despite shooting just 45 percent from the field to the Pistons' 44.2 percent. Cleveland's third quarter proved pivotal, outscoring Detroit 32–20 to seize momentum, though the Pistons mounted a furious comeback behind Cunningham's game-high 39 points. The Cavaliers controlled the glass with 44 rebounds against Detroit's 40 and forced fewer turnovers (16 to 10), while the game's defensive intensity showed in a combined 19 steals and 19 blocks. The final score of 230 combined points exceeded the Vegas total of 210.5, reflecting the high-scoring affair and extended play. This victory keeps Cleveland's playoff hopes alive as they look to build on their overtime resilience.
