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Kings112Cleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons: May 7, 2026
Cavaliers vs Pistons final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on May 7, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 18 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 97 |
| Pistons | 25 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 107 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 31 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 7 REB Jarrett Allen
- 5 AST Dennis Schröder
Pistons
- 25 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 10 REB Jalen Duren
- 10 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers vs Pistons Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| James Harden G | 36 | 10 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 3-13 | 0-4 | 4-4 | -15 |
| Dean Wade FC | 23 | 8 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-4 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 37 | 31 | 6 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 11-24 | 2-9 | 7-9 | -2 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 30 | 22 | 7 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 8-10 | -6 |
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 9 | 1 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 4-10 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Keon Ellis G | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 1-1 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 20 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-5 | 0-2 | 2-2 | -4 |
| Max Strus GF | 27 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 1-6 | 1-6 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 22 | 7 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-7 | 0-2 | 1-2 | -3 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham G | 41 | 25 | 3 | 10 | 1 | 2 | 5 | 7-14 | 3-6 | 8-8 | +13 |
| Jalen Duren C | 33 | 8 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-0 | 4-6 | +6 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 36 | 17 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 6-12 | 5-9 | 0-0 | +5 |
| Tobias Harris F | 36 | 21 | 7 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 9-16 | 2-3 | 1-2 | +8 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 23 | 10 | 7 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 0-2 | +4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Javonte Green GF | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 26 | 14 | 6 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6-14 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Caris LeVert G | 12 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +4 |
| Ron Holland F | 9 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-3 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +2 |
Cavaliers vs Pistons Recap
The Pistons beat the Cavaliers by building a 25-point first quarter and holding off Cleveland's third-quarter push. Detroit leads the Eastern Conference semifinals 2-0.
The Pistons opened with a 25-18 first quarter and won the second 29-25. Detroit led 54-43 at halftime. Cleveland won the third 32-25 and cut the gap to 79-75 after three. The Pistons made 14 of 28 from three-point range, while the Cavaliers made 7 of 32.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points and 10 assists. Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for Cleveland, the most of any player on either side. Jalen Duren added 10 rebounds for the Pistons, who finished with 42 rebounds to the Cavaliers' 36. Detroit made 39 of 80 shots, and Cleveland made 34 of 81.
The number to know: 7 of 32. Cleveland's three-point shooting left it without enough scoring to answer Detroit's 14 makes from deep.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 34-81 | Field Goals | 39-80 |
| 42.0% | FG % | 48.8% |
| 7-32 | 3-Pointers | 14-28 |
| 21.9% | 3P % | 50.0% |
| 22-27 | Free Throws | 15-20 |
| 81.5% | FT % | 75.0% |
| 36 | Rebounds | 42 |
| 9 | Off. Rebounds | 12 |
| 20 | Assists | 21 |
| 7 | Steals | 9 |
| 6 | Blocks | 5 |
| 11 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 19 | Fouls | 22 |
| 3 | Biggest Lead | 14 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 46.3% | 10.6% | 23.1% | 0.272 |
 Pistons | 57.5% | 10.1% | 30.8% | 0.188 |
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
- Thursday, May 7, 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
- L @ Pistons 101-111 May 5, 2026
- 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
Pistons last 5
- W vs Cavaliers 111-101 May 5, 2026
- 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
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
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That covers Cavaliers vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers host the Timberwolves Oct 26; Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27.
Cavaliers vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pistons on May 7, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pistons playoff records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 4-5 and the Pistons were 6-3 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
Donovan Mitchell scored 31 for the Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham scored 25 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 18-25, Q2 25-29, Q3 32-25, Q4 22-28.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pistons?
Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET.