Cunningham's 39 points were in vain as the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Pistons 117-113 in overtime, taking a 3-2 lead.

May 16th - The Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Pistons 117-113. Harden contributed 30 points , 8 rebounds , and 6 assists, while Mitchell added 21 points , 4 rebounds, and 3 assists. For the Pistons, Cunningham scored 39 points , 7 rebounds , and 9 assists, while Jenkins had 19 points, 2 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, the Pistons built an early lead thanks to Cunningham's consistent scoring and outside shooting, while the Cavaliers maintained their composure inside thanks to Harden and Jarrett Allen. At the end of the first quarter, the Pistons led 29-27. In the second quarter, the Pistons, led by Cunningham, once extended their lead to double digits. The Cavaliers, organized by Harden, gradually closed the gap, with Strus and Allen scoring consecutively. At halftime, the Pistons led 60-52.

After switching sides, the Cavaliers' outside shooting caught fire, with Strus and Merrill hitting consecutive three-pointers, and Mobley adding another three after a dunk. At the end of the third quarter, the Cavaliers led 84-80. In the final quarter, Cunningham scored late in the quarter to briefly help the Pistons take the lead, but the Cavaliers tied the game thanks to Mobley's free throws, forcing overtime.

In overtime, Mitchell quickly established a lead with consecutive drives and mid-range jumpers. Although the Pistons fought back through Cunningham, the Cavaliers stabilized the situation with free throws in the final moments. Ultimately, the Cavaliers narrowly defeated the Pistons 117-113.

Cavaliers player statistics

Harden 30 points, 8 rebounds, 6 assists; Mitchell 21 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists; Struz 20 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Mobley 19 points, 8 rebounds, 8 assists; Allen 16 points, 10 rebounds, 1 assist; Merrill 6 points, 1 assist; Schroder 5 points, 5 assists; Wade 6 rebounds.

Pistons player statistics

Cunningham 39 points, 7 rebounds, 9 assists; Jenkins 19 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists; Harris 13 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Reed 10 points, 8 rebounds, 1 assist; Duren 9 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Stewart 8 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; LeVert 7 points, 1 rebound, 1 assist; Thompson 6 points, 7 rebounds, 5 assists

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