Detroit's defense, physicality and Cade Cunningham too much for Cleveland, Pistons win to force Game 7
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Key Points:
- The Detroit Pistons dominated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7 in their playoff series with a strong defensive performance and superior bench scoring.
- Detroit controlled the paint, outscoring Cleveland 48-29, with standout performances from Jalen Duren (15 points, 11 rebounds, 3 blocks) and Paul Reed (17 points off the bench).
- Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points and eight assists, supported by a balanced offense that hit 16 three-pointers at a 44.4% clip.
- The Pistons forced 18 turnovers, capitalizing on transition opportunities and maintaining relentless energy throughout the game to build and sustain their lead.
- Despite James Harden's 23 points and efforts from Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley, Cleveland struggled with shooting efficiency and bench production, contributing to their loss.