Pistons pull away from Cavs to take Game 1

The Detroit Pistons dominated at home with a strong second-half performance, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 to claim Game 1 of the NBA Eastern Conference Finals second round.

Balanced Offense Fuels Home Victory

The Pistons had five players score in double figures, led by Cade Cunningham's game-high 23 points on 9-of-21 shooting. Tobias Harris chipped in a steady 20 points, while contributions from the bench highlighted the Pistons' balanced offensive approach and strong team execution.

Second-Half Surge Decides the Game

Detroit and Cleveland traded baskets throughout the first half, with the score remaining within single digits. The Pistons shifted gears in the second half, tightening their defense and accelerating the pace on offense. They pulled away decisively in the fourth quarter to secure a 10-point victory. The Pistons will travel to Cleveland with a 1-0 series lead as they pursue a second consecutive win.