Did the Pistons win? Highlights from Game 3 vs Cavaliers
Detroit Free Press • • sports
Key Points:
- The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, cutting Detroit's series lead to 2-1 with the series shifting to Cleveland for Game 4 on May 11.
- Despite trailing by 16 points at halftime, the Pistons mounted a strong comeback led by Cade Cunningham, who recorded a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists, but late turnovers hindered their chances.
- James Harden was instrumental for the Cavaliers in the fourth quarter, scoring 19 points and hitting a crucial three-pointer with under a minute remaining to secure the win.
- Donovan Mitchell led all scorers with 35 points, contributing significantly to Cleveland's undefeated home record in the postseason so far.
- The series continues with Game 4 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, where the Pistons aim to take a 3-1 lead and the Cavaliers look to even the series before it returns to Detroit.
