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ClippersCleveland Cavaliers @ Detroit Pistons: May 13, 2026
Cavaliers vs Pistons final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on May 13, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | OT | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cavaliers | 27 | 25 | 32 | 19 | 14 | 117 |
| Pistons | 29 | 31 | 20 | 23 | 10 | 113 |
Top Performers
Cavaliers
- 30 PTS James Harden
- 10 REB Jarrett Allen
- 8 AST Evan Mobley
Pistons
- 39 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 8 REB Paul Reed
- 9 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers vs Pistons Box Score
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade FC | 23 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 36 | 16 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 6-10 | 0-0 | 4-5 | +14 |
| Evan Mobley F | 42 | 19 | 8 | 8 | 1 | 3 | 4 | 6-13 | 2-3 | 5-6 | -7 |
| James Harden G | 43 | 30 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 3 | 6 | 8-21 | 3-10 | 11-14 | +11 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 42 | 21 | 4 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 7-18 | 1-8 | 6-6 | -4 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Jaylon Tyson F | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Sam Merrill G | 21 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2-5 | 2-5 | 0-0 | -7 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 17 | 5 | 0 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-4 | 0-1 | 3-5 | +9 |
| Max Strus GF | 36 | 20 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-8 | 6-8 | 2-2 | +9 |
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cade Cunningham G | 48 | 39 | 7 | 9 | 2 | 0 | 6 | 13-27 | 6-10 | 7-8 | -4 |
| Tobias Harris F | 39 | 13 | 6 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 6-19 | 1-7 | 0-0 | -2 |
| Jalen Duren C | 25 | 9 | 5 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3-5 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -16 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 40 | 19 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 8-17 | 2-8 | 1-1 | -9 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 40 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 2-6 | 0-1 | 2-2 | +1 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Marcus Sasser G | 15 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +9 |
| Caris LeVert G | 23 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2-7 | 0-3 | 3-3 | -7 |
| Paul Reed F | 17 | 10 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-7 | 0-0 | 2-2 | 0 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 11 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3-5 | 2-3 | 0-0 | +12 |
| Kevin Huerter GF | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
Cavaliers vs Pistons Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons in overtime, outscoring Detroit 14-10 in the extra period after a tie at the end of regulation. Cleveland now leads the Eastern conference semifinals 3-2.
Detroit led by 8 at halftime, Pistons 60-52. The Cavaliers won the third quarter 32-20 and went into the fourth ahead 84-80. The Pistons took the fourth 23-19 to force a 103-103 tie, and Cleveland got to the line 38 times and made 31.
James Harden scored 30 for the Cavaliers, and Jarrett Allen added 10 rebounds. Cade Cunningham scored 39 for the Pistons with 9 assists. Cleveland shot 14 of 35 from three, while Detroit made 11 of 33.
The number to know: 38 free throw attempts for Cleveland, against 20 for Detroit, which gave the Cavaliers the extra scoring in a four-point game.
Team Stats
| Cavaliers | Stat | Pistons |
|---|---|---|
| 36-80 | Field Goals | 42-95 |
| 45.0% | FG % | 44.2% |
| 14-35 | 3-Pointers | 11-33 |
| 40.0% | 3P % | 33.3% |
| 31-38 | Free Throws | 18-20 |
| 81.6% | FT % | 90.0% |
| 44 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 15 |
| 25 | Assists | 28 |
| 6 | Steals | 10 |
| 9 | Blocks | 10 |
| 16 | Turnovers | 10 |
| 16 | Fouls | 26 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 15 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Cavaliers | 53.8% | 14.2% | 34.2% | 0.388 |
 Pistons | 50.0% | 8.8% | 32.6% | 0.189 |
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
- Wednesday, May 13, 20268:00 PM ET / 5:00 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 Pistons 112-103 May 11, 2026
- W vs Pistons 116-109 May 9, 2026
- L @ Pistons 97-107 May 7, 2026
- L @ Pistons 101-111 May 5, 2026
- W vs Raptors 114-102 May 3, 2026
Pistons last 5
- L @ Cavaliers 103-112 May 11, 2026
- L @ Cavaliers 109-116 May 9, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 107-97 May 7, 2026
- W vs Cavaliers 111-101 May 5, 2026
- W vs Magic 116-94 May 3, 2026
Previous meetings
- May 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 125-94
- May 15, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 115-94
- May 11, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 103-112
- May 9, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 109-116
- May 7, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 97-107
That covers Cavaliers vs Pistons: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Cavaliers visit the Hawks Oct 29; Pistons visit the Nets Oct 30.
Cavaliers vs Pistons FAQs
Who won Cavaliers vs Pistons on May 13, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday, May 13, 2026 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. James Harden led the Cavaliers with 30 points.
What are the Cavaliers and Pistons playoff records?
After this game the Cavaliers were 7-5 and the Pistons were 6-6 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Cavaliers vs Pistons?
James Harden scored 30 for the Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham scored 39 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 Pistons won the series 3-3.
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 27-29, Q2 25-31, Q3 32-20, Q4 19-23, OT 14-10.
What is next for the Cavaliers and Pistons?
Cavaliers visit the Hawks on Thursday, October 29 at 8:00 PM ET; Pistons visit the Nets on Friday, October 30 at 7:30 PM ET.