Cavaliers score vs Pistons. Live updates. Detroit leads start of Q3

Key Points:

• The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons began their Eastern Conference semifinal series on May 5 in Detroit, with the Pistons leading Game 1 by double digits at halftime and maintaining the lead into the third quarter.
• Both teams advanced to this round by winning seven-game first-round series, with the Pistons as the top seed and the Cavaliers as the fourth seed; notably, Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson is facing his predecessor, J.B. Bickerstaff, now coaching the Pistons.
• The Cavaliers struggled with turnovers and foul trouble, particularly center Jarrett Allen, who picked up four fouls early in the game, while James Harden had an inefficient shooting night with multiple turnovers.
• Detroit's defense was dominant in the first quarter, using a 15-3 run to build an early lead, and key players like Cade Cunningham and Javonte Green contributed significantly to the Pistons' offensive success.
• The series schedule includes seven potential games from May 5 to May 17, with broadcasts on Peacock, NBC Sports Network, and Prime Video; Kevin Huerter was ruled out for the Pistons due to injury, while the Cavaliers had no reported injuries for Game 1.