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Magic Johnson reveals how Pistons can win series vs. Cavs

Just when it seemed like the backs of the Detroit Pistons were against the wall after they lost Game 5 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, they stepped up when it mattered most.

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Detroit Pistons Force Game 7 After Crushing The Cleveland Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons are now 4-0 this postseason in games when facing elimination after blowing out the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94. Cleveland kept it close for a while, but Detroit finally gained separation in the third quarter and never looked back.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham gives props to Jalen Duren’s Game 6 return to form

For the second consecutive series, the Detroit Pistons have forced a decisive Game 7. Their 115-94 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena ensured that once again, they’ll have a chance to advance in the NBA Playoffs in front of their home fans in the Motor City.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16

Pistons’ Paul Reed gets his flowers from JB Bickerstaff after efficient Game 6 vs. Cavs

Thanks in part to a clutch performance off the bench from Paul Reed, the Detroit Pistons have once again forced a decisive Game 7 that will be played back in the Motor City.

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How Detroit Pistons Forced a Game 7 With Win Over Cleveland Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons live to fight another day. With their season on the line in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals on the road against the Cleveland Cavaliers, the Pistons' depth rose to the occasion, guiding Detroit to a 115-94 win on Friday night in front of a hostile crowd at Rocket Arena.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

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Pistons Notes: Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren, JB Bickerstaff, Game 7

The Pistons are not going away. Facing elimination again, Detroit responded with a 115-94 road win in Game 6 to even the series vs. the Cavaliers at 3-all.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / May 16

Pistons' Cade Cunningham excited to return to Detroit for Game 7 vs. Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons have officially forced a Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals after the team's Friday win, 115-94, on the road.

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

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Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Pistons’ Jalen Duren open up about remaining confident despite playoff struggles

Jalen Duren has been the butt of jokes aplenty throughout the Detroit Pistons’ run in the 2026 NBA playoffs to this point. Duren, after all, has seen his numbers fall off a cliff, and, in turn, his minutes have dipped, what with head coach JB Bickerstaff’s trust in him seemingly eroding.

Paul Reed News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

BBall Paul Reed becomes instant Pistons folk hero for Game 6 heroics vs. Cavs

The Detroit Pistons have grown accustomed to dealing with adversity in this year’s playoffs, so going down 3-2 in their Eastern Conference semifinal clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers was nothing new.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

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5 Reasons Why Pistons Forced Game 7 Against Cavaliers In Impressive Performance

The Detroit Pistons refused to let their season end, similar to what we saw in the first round. Facing elimination on the road, Detroit delivered one of its most complete performances of the postseason to overpower the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 and force a winner-take-all Game 7.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff toasts his squad for being ‘legally handsy’ vs. Cavs in Game 6

The Detroit Pistons were staring down the barrel of elimination, and nobody in that locker room blinked. Facing a must-win Game 6 on the road against the

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Pistons separate from Cavaliers in second half to force Game 7

Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and dished out eight assists as the Detroit Pistons soundly beat the host Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6 on Friday night, extending the Eastern Conference semifinal series to a decisive seventh game.

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Detroit forces another Game 7

Daniss Jenkins would get the start in Game 6 despite Duncan Robinson returning from injury. The decision would pay off as the Detroit bench scored 48 points in a complete team win with a 21-point victory over Cleveland.

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 16

Detroit Pistons Pull Away From Cleveland Cavaliers In Second Half To Force a Game 7

The Detroit Pistons looked exhausted. The crowd in Cleveland smelled blood. And somewhere around the middle of the third quarter Friday night, the game turned into the kind of ugly, emotional rock fight that would’ve made the old-school Eastern Conference proud.

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Watch: Pistons take down Cavaliers to force Game 7

The Detroit Pistons took down the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road 115-94 Friday night, forcing the series to a Game 7. The first two quarters were by far the most competitive periods of the game.

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Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham has carried the Detroit Pistons all season. With that season on the verge of ending, the Pistons' bench came through in a big way in their 115-94 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to extend their time in the NBA playoffs.

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Jalen Duren News / The Spun / May 15

Pistons Star Jalen Duren Is Having Historic 'Falloff' This NBA Playoffs

It's not an understatement to say the 2026 postseason has been a disaster for Detroit Pistons star Jalen Duren. The Pistons earned the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference because players like Duren were exceptional in the regular season.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / May 15

Final Injury Report for Pistons-Cavaliers Game 6: Will Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert Play?

The Detroit Pistons are on the road on Friday night as they travel to take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Detroit enters Friday’s game trailing 2-3 in the series after losing at home to Cleveland in Game 5 on Wednesday night in overtime.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 15

3 Things That Will Make or Break Detroit Pistons in Game 6 Against Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons enter Friday night’s Game 6 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers on the brink of elimination. Following their heartbreaking 117-113 overtime loss, the Pistons hope to have one last comeback in them to force a Game 7 back in Detroit on Sunday.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA Draft on SI / May 14

Assessing the Pistons' Biggest Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

As an entire organization, the 2026 NBA Draft is the least of the Detroit Pistons' worries after going down 3-2 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / May 14

NBA backs no-call in Cavs’ Game 5 win over Pistons

The Pistons did not like how Game 5 ended. The NBA says the officials got it right. Detroit coach J.B. Bickerstaff was vocal after the loss to Cleveland, pointing to a late sequence involving Jarrett Allen and Ausar Thompson that went uncalled.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / May 14

Pistons’ Robinson, LeVert, Huerter Questionable For Game 6

The Pistons have listed guard/forwards Duncan Robinson (low back soreness), Caris LeVert (right heel contustion) and Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain) as questionable for Friday’s Game 6 in Cleveland, tweets Hunter Patterson of The Athletic.

Daniss Jenkins News / NBA Analysis Network / May 14

Daniss Jenkins gave the Pistons a different backcourt, and Cleveland now has to solve it

The Pistons lost 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night, but Game 5 still changed the shape of the series for one simple reason. Once Duncan Robinson was ruled out with lower back soreness, Detroit had to start Daniss Jenkins, and the rookie gave the Pistons a far more downhill, ballhandling-heavy backcourt than Cleveland had been preparing for.