What happened
The Detroit Pistons handled business at home in Game 2, taking a commanding 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers. Cade Cunningham posted 25 points and 10 assists while Tobias Harris contributed a strong performance, per social reaction to the game. The series now shifts to Cleveland with Detroit needing two wins to advance.
Why it matters
This is a stunning turn for a Pistons franchise that had snapped a 12-game playoff losing streak to Cleveland just days earlier in Game 1 of this series. A 2-0 road deficit historically translates to a series win for the leading team in the overwhelming majority of NBA playoff matchups, putting the top-seeded Cavaliers on the brink of an upset. Detroit is now one win from its first conference finals appearance in nearly two decades.
What to watch
Game 3 shifts to Cleveland, where the Cavaliers must defend home court to avoid a 3-0 hole. Watch for Cleveland's response on defense and whether Cunningham can sustain his series-long production on the road.