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Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7

ESPN · May 16, 2026, 3:07 AM

Key takeaways

  • Jalen Duren had 15 points and 11 rebounds while Daniss Jenkins also scored 15 for the Pistons, who have won four games this postseason when facing elimination.
  • They were down 3-1 to Orlando before winning the last three to advance out of the first round.
  • Cunningham made five 3-pointers as the Pistons went 16-of-36 from beyond the arc.

Why this matters: a sports story that could shift standings, legacies, or fan conversations.

CLEVELAND -- Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the top-seeded Detroit Pistons dominated the second half, beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round series.

Jalen Duren had 15 points and 11 rebounds while Daniss Jenkins also scored 15 for the Pistons, who have won four games this postseason when facing elimination.

They were down 3-1 to Orlando before winning the last three to advance out of the first round.

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