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Cade Cunningham Propels Pistons To 2-0 Series Lead

PUBLISHED May 7, 2026, 11:38 PM ET

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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. 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.

By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News

Timeline of Events

Regular season 2025-26 concluded; players entered postseason play.
First round: Cleveland swept Toronto 4-0; Detroit advanced after a contested series with Orlando.
Early this week: Detroit won Game 1 of the Eastern semifinal series.
Thursday: Detroit defeated Cleveland 107-97; Cunningham 25 points and 10 assists, series 2-0.
Saturday: Game 3 scheduled in Cleveland with the series standing 2-0 Detroit.

News Intelligence

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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Who Benefited

The Detroit Pistons, and key players Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson and bench contributors benefited from a 107-97 Game 2 win that gave Detroit a 2-0 lead and momentum heading into Game 3 in Cleveland.

Who Impacted

The Cleveland Cavaliers, specifically James Harden, Max Strus and the team’s perimeter offense, suffered from poor shooting, turnovers and a 0-for-10 fourth-quarter 3-point performance that contributed to the Game 2 loss.

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