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2 Reasons Pistons Lost Game 5 to Cavs, Including 1 Problem at the Center of It All

Devastated Detroit Pistons fans are still processing the stunning 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday night. A game the Pistons had in the grasp late in the fourth quarter slipped away and featured some controversy at the end of regulation.

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Why Jalen Duren’s Brutal Playoff Stats Could Cost Him Massive Pistons Extension

The NBA playoff game between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons had a lot of controversial moments. Cade Cunningham had a heated moment following a no-call against Max Strus.

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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.

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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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NBA Ref Makes Official Statement After Controversial Ausar Thompson No-Call Costs Pistons Win vs Cavs

On Wednesday, Little Caesars Arena turned into the focal point of peak NBA drama. The Detroit Pistons vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 could’ve ended differently.

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Barkley steals the show with Strus line after Cavs beat Pistons

Charles Barkley steals the show with Max Strus line after Cavs beat Pistons in Game 5

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James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 OT win over Pistons on monumental night

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Cade Cunningham gets real about Pistons dropping Game 5 to Cavaliers

The Pistons are on the brink after a Game 5 loss to the Cavs.

James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 OT win over Pistons on monumental night

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NBA News / HITC / May 14

Eminem’s attendance at Game 5 between Cavaliers and Pistons makes NBA fans go crazy

Eminem’s courtside appearance during Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons quickly became a viral NBA moment. The sighting stood out because Eminem rarely turns ordinary public appearances into casual celebrity cameos.

Detroit Pistons News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Charles Barkley Absolutely Destroys Jalen Duren After Lousy Performance

The Detroit Pistons are now 3-2 down in the NBA playoffs. And despite a strong showing from Cade Cunningham, the team failed to get over the Cleveland Cavaliers’ challenge.

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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.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 14

Everything That Went Wrong for Detroit Pistons in Game 5 Loss to Cavaliers

Detroit Pistons fans are in an uproar following Wednesday night's 117-113 Game 5 Eastern Conference Semifinals overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena.

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Brett Siegel explains why Jalen Duren likely lost $50 million against Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons are suddenly under pressure after losing Game 5 against the Cleveland Cavaliers 117-113, their third home game of the series. After building an early 2-0 lead, the Pistons now trail 3-2, and their recent slide has shifted attention towards key players.

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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 14

Pistons Announce New Groundbreaking Television Deal for 2026-27 Season

Detroit Pistons basketball just received some of its best news in a long time for the 2026 season and beyond. Starting next season, the Pistons will return to over-the-air television, meaning it will once again be free to all viewers.

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'Just a Disaster': Skip Bayless Blasts Cade Cunningham After Costly Late-Game Mistake vs. James Harden

During their Eastern Conference semifinals, James Harden nearly handed the game back to the Pistons in overtime, but Cade Cunningham failed to grab it in both hands.

Detroit Pistons News / EssentiallySports / May 14

Pistons HC JB Bickerstaff Left Furious at Refs After Late Ausar Thompson No Call Cost Game 5 vs Cavaliers

Here we are with yet another episode of NBA officiating taking center stage during the playoffs. The Cavaliers and Pistons battled back and forth all night in a thriller that came down to the final seconds.

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NBA referee Tony Brothers explains no-call on Jarrett Allen during Cavs-Pistons Game 5

Game 5 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons came down to the wire in regulation. A crucial stand from Pistons guard Ausar Thompson in the final moments of the fourth quarter ensured that the game would go to overtime.

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NBA Analyst Kevin O’Connor Makes Bold Cade Cunningham Statement Amid Pistons Playoff Push

The Cleveland Cavaliers snatched Game 5 from the Pistons right in front of Detroit fans. The Cavs trailed by nine points late in ‌regulation, but the Pistons couldn’t maintain their grip on the game, prompting a critical assessment of the Pistons’ supporting cast alongside Cade Cunningham.