Pistons' huge 2nd half buries Cavs, forces Game 7
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- Detroit Pistons avoided elimination by beating the Cleveland Cavaliers 115‑94, securing a fourth straight win and forcing a Game 7.
- Cleveland Cavaliers shot only 29% in the second half and 39% overall as Detroit’s defense limited them.
- Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 21 points and five three‑pointers.
- Jalen Duren posted a double‑double with 15 points and 11 rebounds, his best game of the series.
- James Harden scored 23 points for Cleveland but turned the ball over eight times.
Why it matters: Detroit stays alive in the Eastern Conference semifinals and earns a home Game 7, giving the Pistons a chance to advance while Cleveland’s chance to reach the conference finals ends abruptly.
