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NBA
Eastern Conference semi-finals
Cleveland Cavaliers v Detroit Pistons
Rocket Arena
Cleveland, United States
Friday, 15 May 2026
Game commences at 23:00
In the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals, the Cleveland Cavaliers are looking to bag the overall series when they take on the Detroit Pistons at the Rocket Arena on Saturday.
The Cavaliers recorded a tense 117-113 overtime win over the Pistons in Game five at the Little Caesars Arena on Thursday. James Harden led the charge for his side with 30 points while Donovan Mitchell noted 21 points, followed by Max Strus with 20 to his name.
As a result, the Cavaliers now lead the series 3-2 ahead of their all-important Game six showdown following their fourth-place finish in the Eastern Conference regular season after accumulating 52 wins.
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Reflecting on the Cavaliers' win over the Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson expressed hope that his side finds momentum ahead of a potential series clincher.
"You hope it propels us. You hope it galvanizes us. You hope we carry it forward," Atkinson said.
"That was a battle-tested win against a heck of a team, on the road. I think you build mental toughness with games like this.
NBA Conference semi-final fixtures
Saturday, 16 May
01:00: Cavaliers v Pistons
03:30: Timberwolves v Spurs
Sunday, 17 May
TBD: Pistons v Cavaliers
TBD: Spurs v Timberwolves
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