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Pistons hold off Cavaliers 111-101 in series opener

Detroit held off a second-half Cleveland rally to win Game 1 111-101 and take a 1-0 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Published May 5, 2026, 9:58 PM EDT | WFMZZ

Cade Cunningham scored 23 points as the Detroit Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 on Tuesday, holding off a second-half rally. The victory gives Detroit a 1-0 lead in the NBA Eastern Conference semifinal series.