Detroit Pistons force Game 7 after win against the Cavaliers, 115-94
Pistons force Game 7 with dominating win
The Detroit Pistons headed into Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals facing possible elimination if they lost one more time against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - Breaking: Detroit defeated the Cavaliers, forcing Game 7 in the Conference Semifinals, 115-94.
The Detroit Pistons headed into Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals facing possible elimination if they lost one more time against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Detroit was desperate for a win Friday night after losing to Cleveland on Wednesday in overtime, 117-113. They started the series strong, taking two wins at home. However, the Cavaliers responded with their own two wins in Cleveland.
The series was 3-2 and Detroit was facing elimination from the NBA playoffs if they lost a third time in a row. However, Detroit answered back, winning Game 6, tying the series 3-3.
Pistons lose to the Cavaliers in overtime of the Conference Semifinals, 117-113
The Detroit Pistons are neck and neck with the Cavaliers after their back-to-back losses in Cleveland over the week. Now they hope to get that spark back in Little Caesers Arena, hoping to break the 2-2 series tie.
What's next:
Game 7 will be played in Detroit on Sunday. Whoever wins will move on to face the New York Knicks in the Conference Finals.
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 15: Tobias Harris #12 of the Detroit Pistons dunks the ball during the game against the Cleveland Cavaliers during Round Two Game Six of the 2026 NBA Playoffs on May 15, 2026 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User