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WNBA·May 13, 2026 09:07 PM ET

Tobias Harris sparks Pistons as Detroit rips off 12-2 run in Game 5

Detroit grabs momentum in swing game.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated May 141 min read
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Tobias Harris is getting the people going 🔥 Pistons are on a 12-2 run in Game 5 on ESPN and the ESPN app 😤 https://t.co

What happened: ESPN highlighted Tobias Harris as Detroit seized momentum with a 12-2 run during Game 5. The surge came in a pivotal second-round playoff game airing on ESPN and the ESPN app.

Why it matters: Game 5 matters because the Eastern Conference semifinal was back in Detroit with the series tied 2-2, making any in-game swing outsized for win probability and series control. The Pistons were trying to steady themselves after Cleveland evened the matchup following Detroit's earlier 2-0 series lead.

By the numbers: Series status entering the game: tied 2-2. Betting context from May 13: Detroit 5. Harris entered Game 5 with an 18.5-point prop after scoring 16 points in Game 4 and dealing with a hip issue, according to

What to watch: Watch whether Detroit can turn the run into a closing stretch and reclaim the series lead. Harris' minutes and burst later in the game will be worth monitoring if the hip issue remains a factor.

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