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NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 8
Pistons hold off Cavaliers at home to take 2-0 series lead
The Detroit Pistons held off a second-half comeback attempt by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Thursday, securing a 107-97 win and taking a 2-0 series lead.
Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / May 7
Cade Cunningham propels Pistons past Cavs for 2-0 edge
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points, including 12 in the fourth quarter, and had 10 assists on Thursday, leading the Detroit Pistons to a 107-97 victory over the Cleveland Cavaliers and a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff gushes over ‘killer’ Cade Cunningham after Game 2 vs. Cavs
The Detroit Pistons avoided disaster in the first round after falling behind 3-1 to the No. 8-seeded Orlando Magic, then rallied to win the series in seven games.
The 'NBA scoring champions' quiz
How many of the NBA scoring champions since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / May 7
Detroit protects homecourt, takes 2-0 series lead 
The Detroit Pistons used another well-rounded effort, with contributions up and down the roster, to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 and take a 2-0 lead in the Eastern Conference Semifinal series.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 7
Cavs repeat same mistakes, get same result in Game 2 loss to Pistons
The Cavaliers had chances. They just keep giving them away. Cleveland fell to Detroit 107-97 in Game 2 and now heads home down 0-2 in the series. The issue has been the same both nights.
Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / May 7
Pistons, Cade Cunningham show Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell who's boss in Game 2
The Detroit Pistons are showing that they're in it to win it.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
James Harden fails to show up for Cavaliers in Game 2 loss to Pistons
Two of the Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Stars showed up big in Game 2 of their second-round series. James Harden did not.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pistons make history with suffocating Game 2 defense vs. Cavs
All season long, the Detroit Pistons built their contender image on one thing: their defense. Boasting one of the most versatile and tenacious defenses in the league, Detroit earned the number one seed in the East thanks to its lockdown defense.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7
Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero
One of the most important players in the NBA playoffs attended four different colleges, went undrafted and didn't have an NBA contract until three months ago.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
NBA playoffs winners, losers: Pistons, Thunder seize control with Game 2 victories
The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs continued on Thursday night with the Detroit Pistons outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-97, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulling away late to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-107.
Dan Gilbert News / Hoops Wire / May 7
Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sends buses of fans to Detroit for Game 2 vs. Pistons
The Cavaliers are down 1-0. Their owner is making sure they won’t be alone in Detroit. Dan Gilbert is covering the cost for multiple buses of Cavs season-ticket holders to attend Game 2 against the Pistons on Thursday night, according to reports and social media posts circulating ahead of tipoff.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 7
3 Things To Know Before Detroit Pistons Game 2 Clash vs. Cleveland Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons will look to extend their series lead over the Cleveland Cavaliers tonight in game two of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 111-101 in game one in Detroit.
Duncan Robinson News / Athlon Sports / May 7
Duncan Robinson Receives NBA Award Before Pistons-Cavaliers Game 2
Duncan Robinson came into Detroit under a cloud of skepticism. When the Pistons acquired him alongside the remaining $48 million on his contract in exchange for Simone Fontecchio last summer, the move drew plenty of side-eyes around the league.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 7
Pistons will look to take 2-0 lead over Cavs with just 1 player on injury report
The Detroit Pistons are looking to take a 2-0 series lead against the Cleveland Cavaliers before they have to head on the road. It was a dominant Game 1 performance by the Pistons, and they came out of the gates firing on all cylinders.
Tobias Harris News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 6
Tobias Harris Explains What Changed for Detroit Pistons During Playoff Winning Streak
The Detroit Pistons are starting to look more comfortable in the playoffs, and Tobias Harris believes that growth is showing up in all the little moments that decide games this time of year.
Duncan Robinson News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 6
Duncan Robinson Sends Warning About Pistons’ Playoff Depth After Game 1 Win Over Cavs
The Detroit Pistons did not win Game 1 because of one player. That was part of Duncan Robinson’s message after Detroit’s 111-101 playoff win over the Cleveland
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Pistons’ Tobias Harris gives Jalen Duren flowers for active Game 1 vs. Cavs
Though the Detroit Pistons were able to advance to the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, there were plenty of concerns coming out of the series, including the play of Jalen Duren, the star center some openly feared could play a massive role in an early exit for the Eastern Conference’s best regular season team.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / May 4
Pistons Sign J.B. Bickerstaff To Contract Extension
The Pistons have signed head coach J.B. Bickerstaff to a contract extension, the team announced in a press release (Twitter link). Bickerstaff has led Detroit to a remarkable turnaround over the past two seasons.
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