Mitchell's 43 points shone as the Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 112-103.

May 12th - The Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 112-103. Mitchell contributed 43 points, 5 rebounds, and 2 assists, while Harden added 23 points and 11 assists. For the Pistons, LeVert had 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists, while Cunningham had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists.

In the first quarter, Harden hit three consecutive three-pointers to help the Cavaliers establish an early double-digit lead. However, the Pistons then relied on LeVert and Harris to score consecutively. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 24-21. In the second quarter, LeVert led the Pistons to maintain their lead. The Cavaliers, on the other hand, relied on the outside shooting of Mobley, Strus, and Merrill to keep scoring. At halftime, the Pistons led 56-52.

After switching sides, Mitchell scored 10 consecutive points to start the second half, leading the Cavaliers to a quick lead. Harden continued to orchestrate the offense and provide outside firepower, with the Cavaliers scoring 38 points in the quarter. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 90-77 . In the final quarter, the Cavaliers extended their lead to as much as 21 points. The Pistons, led by Cunningham and Sather, narrowed the gap to single digits, but Mobley's crucial inside scoring stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Cavaliers defeated the Pistons 112-103 .

Pistons player statistics

LeVert had 24 points, 4 rebounds, and 3 assists; Cunningham had 19 points, 3 rebounds, and 6 assists; Harris had 16 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 assists; Reed had 15 points, 4 rebounds, and 2 assists; Duren had 8 points, 2 rebounds, and 2 assists; Sather had 7 points; Thompson had 4 points, 4 rebounds, and 1 assist; Robinson had 4 points, 1 rebound, and 1 assist; Stewart had 4 points and 3 rebounds.

Cavaliers player statistics

Mitchell 43 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Harden 23 points, 11 assists; Mobley 17 points, 8 rebounds, 5 assists; Allen 9 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Schroder 7 points, 2 rebounds; Merrill 6 points, 1 rebound, 2 assists; Strus 5 points, 4 rebounds, 2 assists; Tyson 1 point, 3 rebounds; Wade 5 rebounds.

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