pistons vs cavaliers

                                                              

James Harden delivered in the fourth quarter as the Cleveland Cavaliers held off the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

Harden scored seven crucial points in the final 90 seconds, including a step-back three-pointer that effectively sealed the game. Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 35 points and 10 rebounds, while Harden finished with 19 points after struggling earlier in the series.

                                                                         

Detroit had rallied from a 17-point deficit and briefly threatened late behind Cade Cunningham, who posted a triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists. But Cunningham committed several costly turnovers down the stretch, allowing Cleveland to regain control.

The win cut Detroit’s series lead to 2-1 and prevented Cleveland from falling into a daunting 0-3 hole.

The matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons on May 9, 2026 was an NBA playoff game played at Rocket Arena.

                                                                               

Key points from the game:

• Cleveland won 116–109 to stay alive in the series.

• James Harden took over late in the fourth quarter with clutch scoring.

• Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 35 points and 10 rebounds.

• Cade Cunningham recorded a triple-double for Detroit despite the loss.

• The result narrowed Detroit’s series lead to 2–1.

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