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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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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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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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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.

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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.

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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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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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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.

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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 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.

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Pistons’ Jalen Duren addresses benching during Game 5 stinker

The Detroit Pistons have been fighting for their life for most of the 2026 NBA playoffs, and they’re back to being behind the eight-ball after they allowed a nine-point lead in the final three minutes of regulation to vanish in Game 5 of their semifinal clash against the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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Charles Barkley Shows Jalen Duren No Mercy Amid Reports of Pistons Star Losing $50M Over Embarrassing Playoff Display

The Pistons’ playoff journey is hanging by a thread. They suffered a stunning Game 5 loss to the Cavaliers at home. Cade Cunningham tried to will the team, scoring 39 to go with nine assists.

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Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins shares painful truth bomb about Game 5 collapse vs. Cavs

Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins did not hide his frustration after Wednesday night’s devastating 117-113 overtime loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals.

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Cavs benefit from a controversial no-call by Tony Brothers in Game 5 win

Detroit Pistons fans were cursing Tony Brothers’ name during Wednesday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers took a 3-2 lead in their second-round series against the Pistons with a 117-113 victory in Game 5.

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Cavs rally late to force OT, upend Pistons for 3-2 lead

James Harden scored 30 points and Donovan Mitchell added 21, including seven in overtime, as the Cleveland Cavaliers rallied to beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 on Wednesday night to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.