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Kings112Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers: May 15, 2026
Pistons vs Cavaliers final: the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland.
Score by Quarter
| Team | Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | T |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistons | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 115 |
| Cavaliers | 25 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 94 |
Top Performers
Pistons
- 21 PTS Cade Cunningham
- 11 REB Jalen Duren
- 8 AST Cade Cunningham
Cavaliers
- 23 PTS James Harden
- 8 REB Jarrett Allen
- 4 AST James Harden
Pistons vs Cavaliers Box Score
Detroit Pistons
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tobias Harris F | 24 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 2 | 2-7 | 0-2 | 2-2 | +6 |
| Cade Cunningham G | 42 | 21 | 2 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 7-19 | 5-10 | 2-2 | +13 |
| Jalen Duren C | 27 | 15 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 0 | 7-10 | 0-0 | 1-4 | +9 |
| Ausar Thompson GF | 24 | 10 | 9 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 2 | 4-6 | 0-1 | 2-3 | +12 |
| Daniss Jenkins G | 30 | 15 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5-11 | 3-7 | 2-2 | +12 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Chaz Lanier G | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | -1 |
| Marcus Sasser G | 18 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 4-5 | 1-2 | 0-0 | +27 |
| Isaiah Stewart FC | 4 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-1 | 0-1 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Ron Holland F | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | +2 |
| Paul Reed F | 16 | 17 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 7-9 | 1-1 | 2-3 | +8 |
| Tolu Smith FC | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Duncan Robinson F | 20 | 14 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4-7 | 4-7 | 2-3 | +3 |
| Caris LeVert G | 28 | 8 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 3-7 | 2-5 | 0-0 | +12 |
Cleveland Cavaliers
| Player | MIN | PTS | REB | AST | STL | BLK | TO | FG | 3PT | FT | +/- |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Evan Mobley F | 35 | 18 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 6-14 | 2-5 | 4-8 | -24 |
| Dean Wade FC | 22 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-2 | 1-2 | 0-0 | -16 |
| James Harden G | 37 | 23 | 7 | 4 | 4 | 0 | 8 | 6-13 | 3-8 | 8-10 | -5 |
| Donovan Mitchell G | 37 | 18 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 6-20 | 2-6 | 4-4 | -25 |
| Jarrett Allen C | 30 | 13 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5-6 | 0-0 | 3-4 | -5 |
| Bench | |||||||||||
| Thomas Bryant CF | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-2 | 0-1 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Dennis Schröder G | 15 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 0-4 | 0-1 | 0-0 | -4 |
| Max Strus GF | 29 | 6 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2-9 | 2-7 | 0-0 | -16 |
| Keon Ellis G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sam Merrill G | 20 | 10 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3-6 | 2-5 | 2-2 | -10 |
| Jaylon Tyson F | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1-1 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| NaeQwan Tomlin F | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 1-2 | 0 |
| Craig Porter G | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0-0 | 0 |
Pistons vs Cavaliers Recap
The Pistons beat the Cavaliers with a 30-19 third quarter that turned a 3-point halftime lead into a 14-point one. The Eastern conference semifinals are now tied 3-3.
The Cavaliers matched Detroit for most of the first half, trailing by 2 after the opening quarter. Pistons 54-51 at halftime, then 84-70 after three. Detroit shot 43 of 82 from the field, while Cleveland made 30 of 77.
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 21 points and 8 assists. James Harden answered with 23 points for Cleveland, but he added only 4 assists. Jalen Duren took 11 rebounds for the Pistons and Jarrett Allen had 8 for the Cavaliers. Detroit made 25 assists to Cleveland's 15.
The number to know: 20 turnovers for the Cavaliers, 3 more than Detroit, which kept them from closing the gap after halftime.
Team Stats
| Pistons | Stat | Cavaliers |
|---|---|---|
| 43-82 | Field Goals | 30-77 |
| 52.4% | FG % | 39.0% |
| 16-36 | 3-Pointers | 12-35 |
| 44.4% | 3P % | 34.3% |
| 13-19 | Free Throws | 22-30 |
| 68.4% | FT % | 73.3% |
| 43 | Rebounds | 40 |
| 13 | Off. Rebounds | 16 |
| 25 | Assists | 15 |
| 9 | Steals | 9 |
| 6 | Blocks | 3 |
| 17 | Turnovers | 20 |
| 22 | Fouls | 18 |
| 22 | Biggest Lead | 6 |
Four Factors
| Team | Effective FG% | Turnover % | Off. rebound % | FT rate (FTM/FGA) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Pistons | 62.2% | 15.8% | 35.1% | 0.159 |
 Cavaliers | 46.8% | 18.1% | 34.8% | 0.286 |
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
- Friday, May 15, 20267:00 PM ET / 4:00 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
- L vs Cavaliers 113-117 May 13, 2026
- 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
Cavaliers last 5
- W @ Pistons 117-113 May 13, 2026
- 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
Previous meetings
- May 17, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 125-94
- May 13, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 117-113
- May 11, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 103-112
- May 9, 2026 Pistons @ Cavaliers 109-116
- May 7, 2026 Cavaliers @ Pistons 97-107
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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 Timberwolves Oct 26.
Pistons vs Cavaliers FAQs
Who won Pistons vs Cavaliers on May 15, 2026?
The Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday, May 15, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points.
What are the Pistons and Cavaliers playoff records?
After this game the Pistons were 7-6 and the Cavaliers were 7-6 in the playoffs.
Who was the top scorer in Pistons vs Cavaliers?
Cade Cunningham scored 21 for the Pistons. James Harden scored 23 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 4-2.
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 27-25, Q2 27-26, Q3 30-19, Q4 31-24.
What is next for the Pistons and Cavaliers?
Pistons visit the Knicks on Tuesday, October 27 at 8:00 PM ET; Cavaliers host the Timberwolves on Monday, October 26 at 7:00 PM ET.