The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-108 on May 9, 2026, in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series, cutting the Pistons' series lead to 2-1. The game was played at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse in Cleveland.
James Harden scored 28 points and hit a crucial three-pointer with 1:02 remaining to give the Cavaliers a 109-106 lead. Harden also had 8 assists and 6 rebounds. Donovan Mitchell added 24 points for Cleveland.
For the Pistons, Cade Cunningham led all scorers with 31 points, along with 7 assists and 5 rebounds. Jaden Ivey contributed 22 points. Detroit shot 46.5% from the field but committed 14 turnovers.
The Cavaliers extended their home playoff winning streak to 8 games, dating back to the 2024 playoffs. Game 4 is scheduled for May 11, 2026, in Cleveland.
