Mitchell's 31 points weren't enough to save the Pistons from a 107-97 victory over the Cavaliers.

May 9th - The Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 107-97. Cunningham contributed 25 points, 4 rebounds, and 10 assists, while Harris added 21 points and 7 rebounds. For the Cavaliers, Mitchell scored 31 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Allen had 22 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Cavaliers opened the scoring with a three-pointer from Wade, but the Pistons quickly responded. After Cunningham's layup, Thompson followed with consecutive alley-oops and fast-break layups, giving the Pistons a quick lead. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 25-18. In the second quarter, the Pistons relied on consecutive scores from Durant and LeVert, extending their lead to double digits. The Cavaliers narrowed the gap thanks to Harden and Ellis's outside shooting. At halftime, the Pistons led 54-43.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers relied on Mitchell's consecutive scoring, and Strus's three-pointer briefly narrowed the gap to one point. Cunningham scored crucial points to stabilize the situation. At the end of the third quarter, the Pistons led 79-75 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers briefly took the lead, but the Pistons regained control. Cunningham then extended the lead with consecutive drives and long-range shots. Although the Cavaliers tried to close the gap with Mitchell and Allen, they couldn't achieve it. Ultimately, the Pistons defeated the Cavaliers 107-97 .

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Allen 22 points , 7 rebounds, 3 assists; Harden 10 points , 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Mobley 9 points, 1 rebound, 4 assists; Wade 8 points , 5 rebounds; Tyson 7 points , 5 rebounds , 1 assist; Schroder 4 points , 3 rebounds , 5 assists; Strus 3 points , 3 rebounds , 1 assist; Ellis 3 points .

Pistons player statistics

Cunningham 25 points , 4 rebounds, 10 assists; Harris 21 points , 7 rebounds; Robinson 17 points , 3 rebounds , 3 assists; Jenkins 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists; Thompson 10 points, 6 rebounds , 2 assists; Duren 8 points, 10 rebounds , 1 assist; LeVert 8 points , 2 rebounds , 1 assist; Stewart 2 points , 2 rebounds; Holland II 2 points, 2 rebounds

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