Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Picks and Prediction for Friday May 15 2026
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In the first game of a Friday night NBA playoff doubleheader on Prime Video, the Detroit Pistons will battle the Cleveland Cavaliers from Rocket Arena. For other NBA action see our NBA Predictions. The top-seeded Pistons (2-3) have dropped four of their first five road playoff games and rank third this postseason in defensive efficiency. In Game Five, Detroit missed 22 of 33 three-point attempts and shot 44 percent overall during a 117-113 overtime loss.
Former number one overall draft pick Cade Cunningham tallied a game-high 39 points (13-27 FG), nine assists, and seven rebounds. Detroit G Daniss Jenkins scored 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting and finished with a minus nine rating. Veteran F Tobias Harris added 13 points (6-19 FG) and six rebounds for the Pistons.
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The Cleveland Cavaliers have reeled off ten straight home victories and are looking to make their first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since 2018. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers (3-2) rank fourth in the playoffs in offensive efficiency and are averaging 118 points in their six home playoff wins. During Wednesday’s road victory, Cleveland overcame a 15-point deficit and converted 31 of 38 free-throw attempts.
All-Star G James Harden led five Cleveland players in double figures with 30 points (11-14 FT) and eight rebounds. All-Star G Donovan Mitchell chipped in 21 points (7-18 FG) and four boards. Max Strus added 20 points (6-8 3PT) and eight rebounds off the bench for the Cavaliers.
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Pistons vs Cavaliers Pick
Detroit F Duncan Robinson missed Wednesday’s loss with lower back soreness and is listed as questionable for this game. The Pistons are the better defensive team and have a slight edge in the rebounding department. Cade Cunningham will have a signature performance and Detroit will force Game Seven with a road victory. Final Score Prediction, Detroit Pistons win 106-103.
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