What happened: ESPN highlighted the Detroit Pistons heading to Cleveland with a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series after defending home court. Cade Cunningham led the Game 2 effort with 25 points, 10 assists, 3 three-pointers and 2 blocks, per the NBA's official social account. The series now shifts to Cleveland with the Cavaliers facing a must-win Game 3.

Why it matters: Detroit is two wins from its first Eastern Conference Finals appearance in over two decades, having already snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak to Cleveland in Game 1 of this series. Teams that take a 2-0 lead historically close out the series at a high rate, putting the top-seeded Cavaliers on the brink. The result reframes the East bracket and sharpens conference-finals around Detroit.

What to watch: Game 3 tips in Cleveland with the Cavaliers needing to defend home court to avoid a 3-0 hole. Watch for any lineup or rotation adjustments from Cleveland and whether Detroit's perimeter defense on the road carries over.