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The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112–103 on May 11 at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse, with Donovan Mitchell's 43 points and Jarrett Allen's supporting effort propelling the hosts to victory. Cleveland's offense operated efficiently through the second quarter, outscoring Detroit 31–32 in that frame to build momentum, though the Pistons' superior field-goal percentage (50.6% to 43.6%) kept the game competitive. The Cavaliers' three-point shooting proved decisive, sinking 14 triples compared to Detroit's 10, while their defensive rating of 108.1 held the Pistons below their offensive rating of 108.1. Caris LeVert led Detroit with 24 points and Cunningham added 19, but the Pistons' 18 turnovers versus Cleveland's 13 proved costly in a contest that fell short of the Vegas total of 213.5. The Cavaliers' balanced attack—Mitchell and Harden combining for 67 points—and defensive discipline in the fourth quarter (22 points allowed) sealed the win. Cleveland's victory strengthens its playoff positioning heading into the next matchup.
