What happened
The Detroit Pistons defended home court and head to Cleveland with a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham anchored Game 2 with a 25-point, 10-assist effort, and Tobias Harris contributed a strong supporting performance. Detroit now has three chances to close out the series.
Why it matters
A 2-0 road-court advantage is historically decisive in the NBA postseason — teams up 2-0 in a best-of-seven win the series the overwhelming majority of the time. For Detroit, it puts the franchise one win from the Eastern Conference finals. For Cleveland, the math is now an uphill climb: the Cavs must win four of the next five, including stealing one in Detroit.
The data edge
Series: Pistons lead 2-0. Game 2 line: Cunningham 25 pts / 10 ast; Tobias Harris noted as a key contributor. Prior wire.report coverage: Pistons snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak to Cleveland in Game 1. No structured betting-line or injury data available in this signal.
What to watch
Game 3 shifts to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers face a near must-win to keep their season alive. Watch for adjustments on Cunningham's pick-and-roll usage and whether Cleveland can solve Detroit's physicality.