Pistons vs Cavaliers in the 4th quarter: live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs second-round series
Pistons vs. Cavaliers 4th Quarter: Live Score, Updates, Highlights from the 2026 NBA Playoffs Second Round Series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as your preferred source by clicking here.
Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons host the Cleveland Cavaliers with a 1-0 series lead on Thursday. Both teams battled and the Pistons took the lead in the series with a 111-101 victory on Tuesday.
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The Cavs look to even the series before returning to Cleveland. However, that’s a tough task considering the Pistons are 12-4 against their division opponents. It will be a critical start to the match for both teams. Cleveland is 11-5 in division games and scores 119.5 points per game.
What could be a huge factor for the Cavs is containing the Pistons beyond the arc. Detroit is averaging 11 3-pointers per game this season, but that’s also three fewer than the Cavs have allowed. But that could depend on who has final possession.
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Cavaliers vs. Pistons live updates, highlights from Game 2 of the NBA playoffs
4th quarter-0:28: Cleveland calls a timeout.
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4th quarter-1:22: Ausar Thompson makes a point shot.
4th quarter-1:46: Jarrett Allen makes a layup.
4th quarter-2:12: Cade Cunningham makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
4th quarter-3:13: Tobias Harris makes an 8-foot fadeaway jumper.
4th quarter-4:59: Jarrett Allen makes a 4-foot layup.
4th quarter-5:47: Cade Cunningham makes a 26-foot three-pointer.
4th quarter-6:06: Dean Wade makes a point shot.
4th quarter-7:21 a.m.: Duncan Robinson hits a 23-foot corner three-pointer.
4th quarter-8:22 a.m.: Tobias Harris makes a 6-foot float.
4th quarter-9:13: Donovan Mitchell makes a 5-foot floater.
4th quarter-9:40 a.m.: Duncan Robinson makes a 26-foot three-pointer.
4th quarter-10:19 a.m.: Evan Mobley completes a 4-foot, two-handed dunk. The Cavaliers took their first lead since 3-0 in the first quarter.
4th quarter-10:46 a.m.: Donovan Mitchell makes a 5-foot floater.
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4th quarter-11:32 a.m.: Jaylon Tyson makes a driving layup.
Team statistics over 3 quarters
|
KEY |
DET |
|
|---|---|---|
|
FG |
26-58 |
30-60 |
|
Field goal % |
45 |
50 |
|
3PT |
7-21 |
10-22 |
|
% of three points |
33 |
45 |
|
FT |
16-20 |
9-12 |
|
free throw % |
80 |
75 |
|
Rebounds |
27 |
29 |
|
Offensive rebounds |
4 |
5 |
|
Defensive rebounds |
23 |
24 |
|
Aids |
16 |
19 |
|
Stolen |
6 |
7 |
|
Blocks |
4 |
3 |
|
Total turnover |
9 |
9 |
|
Points conceded on turnovers |
12 |
6 |
|
Quick break points |
2 |
8 |
|
Dots in the painting |
36 |
36 |
|
Faults |
13 |
17 |
|
Technical faults |
0 |
0 |
|
Blatant fouls |
0 |
0 |
|
Biggest advance |
3 |
14 |
|
Percentage of LEDs |
1 |
96 |
Detroit Pistons lead Cleveland Cavaliers 79-75 after three quarters
3rd quarter-0:01: Daniss Jenkins makes a 29-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-0:17: James Harden makes an 8-foot pull-up.
3rd quarter-1:42: Cade Cunningham makes a 7-foot fadeaway jumper.
3rd quarter-2:06: Max Struss makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-2:53: Evan Mobley makes a layup.
3rd quarter-3:14: Isaiah Stewart makes a point shot.
3rd quarter-4:24: Duncan Robinson makes a 26-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-4:47: Jarrett Allen hits a 4-foot hook shot.
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3rd quarter-5:47: Donovan Mitchell makes a 28-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-6:11: Tobias Harris makes a 26-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-6:29: Donovan Mitchell makes a 24-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-7:22 a.m.: Cade Cunningham makes a 4-foot dunk.
3rd quarter-8:59 a.m.: Dean Wade makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
3rd quarter-9:14 a.m.: Tobias Harris makes a 6-foot float.
3rd quarter-9:33 a.m.: Donovan Mitchell makes a 5-foot dunk.
3rd quarter-11:38 a.m.: Jarrett Allen makes a layup.
1st half team statistics
|
KEY |
DET |
|
|---|---|---|
|
FG |
15-38 |
22-41 |
|
Field goal % |
39 |
54 |
|
3PT |
3-14 |
7-15 |
|
% of three points |
21 |
47 |
|
FT |
10-12 |
3-4 |
|
free throw % |
83 |
75 |
|
Rebounds |
16 |
20 |
|
Offensive rebounds |
3 |
4 |
|
Defensive rebounds |
13 |
16 |
|
Aids |
7 |
13 |
|
Stolen |
5 |
7 |
|
Blocks |
2 |
2 |
|
Total turnover |
9 |
8 |
|
Points conceded on turnovers |
12 |
6 |
|
Quick break points |
2 |
8 |
|
Dots in the painting |
22 |
26 |
|
Faults |
7 |
12 |
|
Technical faults |
0 |
0 |
|
Blatant fouls |
0 |
0 |
|
Biggest advance |
3 |
14 |
|
Percentage of LEDs |
2 |
94 |
2nd quarter-0:04: Donovan Mitchell makes a 6-foot floater.
2nd quarter-1:08: Evan Mobley makes a 25-foot three-pointer.
2nd quarter-1:21: Duncan Robinson makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
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2nd quarter-2:46: Tobias Harris makes a 3 foot float.
2nd quarter-3:49: Daniss Jenkins makes a running layup.
2nd quarter-4:31: Tobias Harris makes a two-point shot.
2nd quarter-5:08: Daniss Jenkins completes a 15-foot pull-up.
2nd quarter-6:21: Daniss Jenkins makes a 23-foot three-pointer.
2nd quarter-6:43: Jarrett Allen hits a 7-foot shot.
2nd quarter-8:17 a.m.: Keon Ellis makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
2nd quarter-8:54 a.m.: James Harden completes a 9-foot backflip.
2nd quarter-9:34 a.m.: Caris Levert makes a 26-foot three-pointer.
2nd quarter-10:12 a.m.: Jalen Duren makes a driving layup.
2nd quarter-10:37 a.m.: Cade Cunningham makes a 23-foot three-pointer.
2nd quarter-11:22 a.m.: Donovan Mitchell makes a 5-foot floater.
Team statistics from the 1st quarter
|
KEY |
DET |
|
|---|---|---|
|
FG |
7-19 |
11-20 |
|
Field goal % |
37 |
55 |
|
3PT |
1-6 |
3-7 |
|
% of three points |
17 |
43 |
|
FT |
3-3 |
0-0 |
|
free throw % |
100 |
0 |
|
Rebounds |
8 |
8 |
|
Offensive rebounds |
2 |
1 |
|
Defensive rebounds |
6 |
7 |
|
Aids |
3 |
5 |
|
Stolen |
3 |
5 |
|
Blocks |
1 |
0 |
|
Total turnover |
6 |
4 |
|
Points conceded on turnovers |
7 |
6 |
|
Quick break points |
2 |
6 |
|
Dots in the painting |
12 |
14 |
|
Faults |
3 |
4 |
|
Technical faults |
0 |
0 |
|
Blatant fouls |
0 |
0 |
|
Biggest advance |
3 |
11 |
|
Percentage of LEDs |
3 |
88 |
The Detroit Pistons lead the Cleveland Cavaliers 35-27 after one quarter.
1st quarter-12:30 a.m.: Evan Mobley makes a 2-foot dunk.
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1st quarter-1:55: Caris Levert makes a 25-foot three-pointer.
1st quarter-2:20 p.m.: Jaylon Tyson does a point kick. He was fouled on the play and made an extra free throw.
1st quarter-3:06: Daniss Jenkins makes a 3-foot dunk.
1st quarter-4:26: Ausar Thompson makes a layup.
1st shift-6:35 a.m.: Ausar Thompson makes a 3-foot dunk.
1st quarter-6:55 a.m.: Donovan Mitchell makes a 5 foot running float.
1st quarter-7:34: Donovan Mitchell makes a running layup.
1st shift-8:34 a.m.: Jarrent Allen makes a 3 foot float.
1st shift-9:18 a.m.: Duncan Robinson makes a running layup.
1st shift-9:42 a.m.: Duncan Robinson makes a 24-foot three-pointer.
1st quarter-10:16 a.m.: Ausar Thompson completes a 5-foot alley-oop dunk.
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1st shift – 11:24 a.m.: Tobias Harris makes a 27-foot three-pointer.
1st quarter-11:46 a.m.: Dean Wade makes a 24-foot three-pointer.
How to watch Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons
Thursday May 7
Notice: 7 p.m. ET
Television: Amazon Prime Video
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