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NBA
Eastern Conference semi-finals
Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons
Rocket Arena
Cleveland, United States
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Game commences at 00:00
Following a defeat against the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game five of the Eastern Conference semi-finals, the Detroit Pistons will now look to level the series at the Rocket Arena on Saturday.
The loss put the Pistons 3-2 down in the series, as the Cavaliers needed overtime to secure a 117-113 win in Detroit on Thursday.
In what was a gruelling tie at the Little Caesars Arena, Cade Cunningham scored 39 points after playing 48 minutes. The nearest scorer to Cunningham for the Pistons was Daniss Jenkins, who amassed 19 points while Tobias Harries followed with 13 points.
The Detroit Pistons have been a shadow of themselves during the Conference semis, given that they finished first in their regular campaign with 60 wins and 22 losses.
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Speaking after the loss against the Cavaliers, Pistons Guard Cade Cunningham believes his side needs to show more grit if they are to advance in the playoffs.
"It's a tough loss," Cunningham said.
"Obviously wanted to protect our own court. We failed to do that. Being up 3-2 is an advantage for them. First to four wins, though.
"We've had our back against the wall before. At the end of the day, if we can't win a game on the road, how far are we really gonna get in the playoffs? How far we gonna get in this league? So gotta go win the game on the road. That's what we're gonna go”.
NBA Conference semi-final fixtures
Saturday, 16 May
00:00: Cavaliers vs Pistons
02:30: Timberwolves vs Spurs
Sunday, 17 May
TBD: Pistons vs Cavaliers
TBD: Spurs vs Timberwolves
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