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ClippersCleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons: May 5, 2026
Cavaliers vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on May 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 21 | 25 | 30 | 25 | 101 |
| Pistons | 37 | 22 | 24 | 28 | 111 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 23 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 9 REB Evan Mobley
- 7 AST James Harden
Pistons
- 23 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 12 REB Jalen Duren
- 7 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers vs Pistons Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden G | 35 | 22 | 8 | 7 | 1 | 2 | 7 | 6-15 | 1-7 | 9-9 | -7 |
| Dean Wade FC | 27 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 35 | 23 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 9-19 | 4-10 | 1-2 | -7 |
| Evan Mobley F | 34 | 14 | 9 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 6-11 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -18 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 18 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-4 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Sam Merrill G | 6 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -10 |
| Keon Ellis G | 10 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -5 |
| Thomas Bryant CF | 9 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1-4 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -3 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 17 | 0 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 16 | 9 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 3-6 | 1-1 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Max Strus GF | 27 | 19 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 7-13 | 4-8 | 1-1 | -9 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham G | 41 | 23 | 3 | 7 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 6-19 | 2-5 | 9-11 | +12 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 32 | 11 | 8 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -9 |
| Jalen Duren C | 35 | 11 | 12 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-11 | 0-0 | 3-4 | +17 |
| Tobias Harris F | 38 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 6-14 | 1-5 | 7-8 | +6 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 27 | 19 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 7-12 | 5-8 | 0-1 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Caris LeVert G | 8 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +13 |
| Javonte Green GF | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 28 | 12 | 7 | 3 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 5-13 | 0-3 | 2-2 | +8 |
| Ron Holland F | 9 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 1-2 | 1-3 | +8 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 12 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-2 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -7 |
Cavaliers vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons lead the series 1-0.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 23 points and 7 assists. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 23 points.
The Pistons did the damage in the 1st quarter, winning that period by 16.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 36-80 | Field Goals | 37-84 |
| 45.0% | FG % | 44.0% |
| 14-38 | 3-Pointers | 10-26 |
| 36.8% | 3P % | 38.5% |
| 15-16 | Free Throws | 27-35 |
| 93.8% | FT % | 77.1% |
| 41 | Rebounds | 45 |
| 11 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 23 | Assists | 23 |
| 7 | Steals | 12 |
| 5 | Blocks | 3 |
| 19 | Turnovers | 11 |
| 22 | Fouls | 18 |
| 5 | Biggest Lead | 18 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 53.8% | 17.9% | 27.5% | 0.188 |
 Pistons | 50.0% | 10.0% | 34.8% | 0.321 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Cavaliers vs Pistons Game Info
- Date & time
- Tuesday, May 5, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network · Pistons WMYD TV20
- Arena
- Little Caesars ArenaDetroit
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Cavaliers vs Pistons Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Cavaliers last 5
- W vs Raptors 114-102 May 3, 2026
- L @ Raptors 110-112 May 1, 2026
- W vs Raptors 125-120 Apr 29, 2026
- L @ Raptors 89-93 Apr 26, 2026
- L @ Raptors 104-126 Apr 23, 2026
Pistons last 5
- W vs Magic 116-94 May 3, 2026
- W @ Magic 93-79 May 1, 2026
- W vs Magic 116-109 Apr 29, 2026
- L @ Magic 88-94 Apr 27, 2026
- L @ Magic 105-113 Apr 25, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 125-94
- May 15, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 115-94
- May 13, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 117-113
- May 11, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 103-112
- May 9, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 109-116
More NBA Games on May 5, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
Los Angeles Lakers3-190
Oklahoma City Thunder4-0108Top: James 27 PTSBox score ›
That covers Cavaliers vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28; Pistons host the Hornets Oct 28.
Cavaliers vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pistons on May 5, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday, May 5, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 23 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pistons playoff records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 4-4 and the Pistons were 5-3 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Donovan Mitchell scored 23 for the Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham scored 23 for the Pistons.
Who leads the Cavaliers vs Pistons season series?
The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 4-2.
Who won the last Cavaliers vs Pistons game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 on May 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Cavaliers vs Pistons played?
At Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the home arena of the Detroit Pistons.
What was the score by quarter in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Cavaliers-Pistons: Q1 21-37, Q2 25-22, Q3 30-24, Q4 25-28.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pistons?
Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET; Pistons host the Hornets on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.