Cade Cunningham Propels Pistons To 2-0 Series Lead
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DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored 25 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and added 10 assists Thursday as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97, giving Detroit a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The game took place at Little Caesars Arena, and the win followed Detroit’s Game 1 victory earlier in the week.
DETROIT — Cade Cunningham scored 25 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and added 10 assists Thursday as the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97, giving Detroit a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinal series. The game took place at Little Caesars Arena, and the win followed Detroit’s Game 1 victory earlier in the week.
The Cavaliers committed multiple turnovers and went 0-for-10 from three-point range in the fourth quarter, while James Harden was limited to 10 points on 3-of-13 shooting and four turnovers. Donovan Mitchell scored for Cleveland, and Game 3 is scheduled for Saturday in Cleveland, where the Cavs aim to halt Detroit’s two-game advantage.
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Timeline
- 1. Regular season 2025-26 concluded; players entered postseason play.
- 2. First round: Cleveland swept Toronto 4-0; Detroit advanced after a contested series with Orlando.
- 3. Early this week: Detroit won Game 1 of the Eastern semifinal series.
- 4. Thursday: Detroit defeated Cleveland 107-97; Cunningham 25 points and 10 assists, series 2-0.
- 5. Saturday: Game 3 scheduled in Cleveland with the series standing 2-0 Detroit.
Why it matters
If you're a Pistons fan, this is a thrilling time. The team's 2-0 lead in the semifinals is a testament to their hard work this season. For Cavaliers supporters, there's still hope. Game 3 in Cleveland could be a turning point. Either way, Saturday's game is a must-watch.
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