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Trail BlazersDetroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers: May 9, 2026
Pistons vs Cavaliers final: the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 on May 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 30 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
| Cavaliers | 32 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 116 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 27 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 10 REB Cade Cunningham
- 10 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers
- 35 PTS Donovan Mitchell
- 10 REB Donovan Mitchell
- 7 AST James Harden
Pistons vs Cavaliers Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ausar Thompson GF | 29 | 9 | 7 | 5 | 0 | 2 | 0 | 4-10 | 0-2 | 1-2 | +12 |
| Jalen Duren C | 29 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 5-8 | 0-0 | 1-2 | -14 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 35 | 15 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 5-9 | 4-7 | 1-2 | +1 |
| Tobias Harris F | 37 | 21 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 7-14 | 2-3 | 5-5 | +3 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 38 | 27 | 10 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 8 | 10-27 | 2-6 | 5-6 | +6 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Ron Holland F | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -3 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 8 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-3 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Paul Reed F | 9 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4-4 | 0-0 | 3-3 | +11 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 18 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1-5 | 0-3 | 0-0 | -28 |
| Javonte Green GF | 11 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-5 | 1-4 | 0-0 | -9 |
| Caris LeVert G | 17 | 6 | 2 | 0 | 4 | 0 | 1 | 2-6 | 0-0 | 2-2 | -10 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dean Wade FC | 16 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -6 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 31 | 18 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 7-9 | 0-0 | 4-7 | +3 |
| Evan Mobley F | 36 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 4-6 | 0-2 | 5-10 | +9 |
| James Harden G | 39 | 19 | 2 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 8-14 | 3-7 | 0-1 | +8 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 38 | 35 | 10 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 13-24 | 2-8 | 7-8 | +7 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Dennis Schröder G | 22 | 11 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 4-5 | 3-3 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 14 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1-3 | 1-3 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Max Strus GF | 26 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 3-7 | 1-4 | 0-0 | +8 |
| Sam Merrill G | 14 | 7 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2-4 | 1-3 | 2-2 | +4 |
Pistons vs Cavaliers Recap
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109 in a fourth-quarter comeback that cut Detroit's series lead to 2-1. Cleveland trailed by 2 after three quarters but outscored Detroit 33-28 in the final period to steal Game 4.
The Cavaliers led by 16 at halftime after holding Detroit to 18 points in the second quarter. The Pistons stormed back with 33 points in the third to pull within 2, setting up a tight finish. Cleveland made 43 of 74 shots from the floor, while Detroit shot 41 of 91.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points and 10 rebounds. Cade Cunningham matched him with 27 points, 10 rebounds and 10 assists for Detroit. The Cavaliers' 12 three-pointers to Detroit's 9 proved the difference in a tight series.
The number to know: 64 points. That's what Cleveland scored in the first half, fueling a 16-point advantage the Cavaliers never fully surrendered.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 41-91 | Field Goals | 43-74 |
| 45.1% | FG % | 58.1% |
| 9-25 | 3-Pointers | 12-32 |
| 36.0% | 3P % | 37.5% |
| 18-22 | Free Throws | 18-28 |
| 81.8% | FT % | 64.3% |
| 40 | Rebounds | 33 |
| 17 | Off. Rebounds | 5 |
| 23 | Assists | 22 |
| 12 | Steals | 3 |
| 4 | Blocks | 7 |
| 15 | Turnovers | 15 |
| 25 | Fouls | 17 |
| 7 | Biggest Lead | 17 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 50.0% | 13.0% | 37.8% | 0.198 |
 Cavaliers | 66.2% | 14.8% | 17.9% | 0.243 |
Dean Oliver's four factors decide most games: shooting, turnovers, offensive rebounding and free throws. Better side highlighted.
Pistons vs Cavaliers Game Info
- Date & time
- Saturday, May 9, 20263:00 PM ET / 12:00 PM PT
- TV
- National TVLocal: Pistons WMYD TV20 · Cavaliers Rock Entertainment Sports Network
- Arena
- Rocket ArenaCleveland
- Season
- 2025-26 NBA SeasonNBA Playoffs
Pistons vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2025-26
Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.
Recent Form & Head-to-Head
Pistons last 5
- W vs Cavaliers 107-97 May 7, 2026
- 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
Cavaliers last 5
- L @ Pistons 97-107 May 7, 2026
- 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
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 7, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 97-107
More NBA Games on May 9, 2026
- Final · Playoffs
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That covers Pistons vs Cavaliers: score, leaders and box score above. Next: Pistons visit the Knicks Oct 27; Cavaliers host the Wizards Oct 28.
Pistons vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Cavaliers on May 9, 2026?
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 on Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 35 points.
What are the Pistons and Cavaliers playoff records?
After this game the Pistons were 6-4 and the Cavaliers were 5-5 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Cavaliers?
Cade Cunningham scored 27 for the Pistons. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 for the Cavaliers.
Who leads the Pistons vs Cavaliers season series?
The regular-season series is tied 2-2 this season. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 3-3.
Who won the last Pistons vs Cavaliers game?
The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 on May 17, 2026 on the road.
Where was Pistons vs Cavaliers played?
At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.
What was the score by quarter in Pistons vs Cavaliers?
Pistons-Cavaliers: Q1 30-32, Q2 18-32, Q3 33-19, Q4 28-33.
What is next for the Pistons and Cavaliers?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Wizards on Wednesday, October 28 at 7:00 PM ET.