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On YouTubeEvan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14
Evan Mobley Explains Mindset Behind Cavs Wild Overtime Comeback vs. Pistons in Game 5
There were moments Wednesday night where it felt like the season’s momentum was slipping away from the Cleveland Cavaliers. A hostile road crowd. A nine-point deficit with just over three minutes remaining.
The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Pistons vs. Cavaliers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (May 15)
The Cleveland Cavaliers front office will be a happy unit now. Having landed James Harden in a blockbuster trade, the Cavaliers were aiming for a strong postseason run.
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Winners and Losers After First Playoff Road Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their first road victory of the playoffs on Wednesday night, defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in Game 5. This game went down to the wire, with the Cavaliers storming back late to force overtime after trailing for most of the game.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14
Charles Barkley steals the show with Max Strus line after Cavs beat Pistons in Game 5
Barkley just couldn't help but move away from the serious talk to say something that perhaps people were thinking but not saying out loud.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 14
Former NFL star slams James Harden’s flopping, says it is ‘tiring and old’
Louis Riddick called out James Harden after another foul-hunting moment left him frustrated during the NBA playoffs. The criticism stood out because it came from a former NFL player and ESPN analyst who made clear he still loves watching basketball.
How the Cavaliers Finally Won Their First Road Game of 2026 Playoffs in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a much-needed road win, their first of the playoffs, with a 117-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden was one of three Cavs to score 20 points or more as he logged a team-leading 30 points in the overtime victory.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 14
James Harden gave the Cavaliers the late-game offense Donovan Mitchell could not
The Cavaliers were down nine with under three minutes left on May 13th in Detroit and still walked out with a 117-113 overtime win. That comeback did not happen because Donovan Mitchell had another takeover quarter.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 14
Mics Catch Lisa Salters Urging James Harden to ‘Work on Free Throws’ as Cavs Star Admits Missed Opportunity vs. Pistons
This is what the Cleveland Cavaliers brought in James Harden for. The Beard unleashed 30 points in the Cavaliers’ miracle win against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 14
Cavs Notes: Game 5 win, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, James Harden
The Cavaliers looked finished late. Then they looked like a team with a great deal of belief. Cleveland erased a nine-point deficit in the final minutes, stunned the Pistons 117-113 in overtime, and grabbed a 3-2 series lead on the road.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 14
NBA Pool Report Addresses Missed Foul Debate After Pistons’ Overtime Loss to Cavaliers
There was an online debate among fans during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 on Wednesday. With the clock winding down, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell drove to the basket to try to go for the win, with the score tied at 103.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 14
13 Takeaways from Cavs Game 5 win over Pistons: Cavaliers show why this team is different 
DETROIT — After the game, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was asked what it took for this team to overcome a nine-point deficit in the final three minutes to complete the comeback.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 14
Watch Donovan Mitchell Stare in Disbelief After Cade Cunningham Outsmarts Him For a 3-Point Shot
Cade Cunningham put his basketball smartness on full display late in Game 5, leaving Donovan Mitchell flabbergasted in a sequence in the fourth quarter of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / May 14
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5 – Max Strus goes nuclear
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off their gutsiest win of the 2020s. Let’s celebrate before getting nervous about Game 6 on Friday. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson says the obvious part out loud after Game 5 Pistons stunner
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t play their best basketball for much of Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, but they battled their way to a gritty 117-113 overtime win to take a 3-2 series lead.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / May 13
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5 – Evan Mobley comes up clutch
The Cleveland Cavaliers stole Game 5 from the Detroit Pistons, rallying back behind some timely shots from Evan Mobley. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 13
Cavaliers Game 5 Takeaways: Cavs Beat Pistons for First Road Win in Overtime Thriller
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons in overtime of Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 3-2 lead in the series. The Pistons, who were No.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 13
5 Things We Learned As Cavaliers Steal Game 5 Against Pistons In Exciting Overtime Matchup
The Cleveland Cavaliers survived one of the wildest games of the postseason on Tuesday night, escaping Detroit with a dramatic 117-113 overtime victory after trailing for most of the night.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 14
Cavaliers take 3-2 lead over Pistons with OT win in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series advantage. Detroit remained in control for the majority of Wednesday night’s matchup, thanks to a slight edge in shooting efficiency as well as the offensive prowess of Cade Cunningham.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14
James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 OT win over Pistons on monumental night
Midseason trade acquisition James Harden was instrumental to Cleveland's Game 5 success on Wednesday.
Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / May 13
Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group
The Cavaliers thought about a change. But Dean Wade made them feel differently. Down 2-0 to the Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson considered adjusting the starting lineup.
3 Cavaliers Adjustments That Will Decide Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers won Games 3 and 4 to improve their home record in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to an undefeated 6-0. Now, they’ll be tasked with doing something that they haven’t done this postseason – win a game on the road.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cavaliers have a James Harden problem that they need to solve quickly
The Detroit Pistons and Cavaliers are all tied up at 2-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / May 12
Mitchell Delivers a Historic Second‑Half Eruption as Cavaliers Even the Series
Cleveland didn’t just need a spark. They needed a lifeline. And on a night when the season felt like it was inching toward the edge, Mitchell delivered something far bigger than that—he delivered a performance that will live in Cavaliers playoff lore.
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