Pistons face elimination in Game 6 as they trail 3-2 in the Conference Semifinals
Pistons prepare for must-win Game 6
Detroit is desperate for a win Friday night after losing to Cleveland on Wednesday in overtime. They started the series strong, taking two wins at home.
DETROIT (FOX 2) - The Detroit Pistons are heading into Game 6 of the Conference Semifinals facing possible elimination if they lose one more time against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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Detroit is 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.
Now, the series is 3-2 and Detroit could be booted from the NBA playoffs if they lose a third time in a row.
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:
If they win, they force Game 7 of the series in a winner-takes-all showdown. If they lose, the Pistons' season is over.