🚨 Pistons Force Game 7 with Dominant 115-94 Win Over Cavaliers — Jalen Duren Shines with 15 Points, 11 Rebounds 🏀🔥

🚨 Pistons Force Game 7 with Dominant 115-94 Win Over Cavaliers — Jalen Duren Shines with 15 Points, 11 Rebounds 🏀🔥

Pistons force Game 7 with 115-94 win over Cavaliers behind Jalen Duren's  redemptive 15 points, 11 rebounds - Yahoo SportsThe Detroit Pistons will head into a decisive Game 7 against the Cleveland Cavaliers after a commanding 115-94 victory in Game 6 at Cleveland’s Rocket Arena. The win, Detroit’s first on the road during the 2026 playoffs, was powered by a balanced attack and a standout performance from Jalen Duren.

Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points, while Daniss Jenkins and Jalen Duren each added 15. Duren, who struggled in Game 5, redeemed himself with multiple tough baskets inside, 11 rebounds, and three blocks. Ausar Thompson also contributed across the stat sheet, recording 10 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists, and 4 steals before fouling out. Detroit’s bench outscored Cleveland’s 48-19, highlighted by 17 points from reserve center Paul Reed.

James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 win over Pistons in OT thrillerThe Cavaliers were paced by James Harden, who scored 23 points, with Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley each adding 18. However, Cleveland shot just 39% from the field, with Mitchell going 6-for-20. The Pistons’ tough defensive schemes disrupted Cleveland’s rhythm, while the Cavs also missed several open opportunities.

“We did what needed to be done,” Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff said after the game. “When we’re at our best, it’s the defense that’s going to carry us … I was pleased that we were allowed to play our style of basketball tonight.”

Detroit, which has struggled from long range throughout the playoffs, found its mark from deep, shooting 44.4% (16-for-36) from three-point range. Cunningham was 5-for-10, while Duncan Robinson, returning from a lower back issue that kept him out of Game 5, added 4-for-7 shooting from beyond the arc for 14 points. Marcus Sasser chipped in nine, and Caris LeVert scored eight, rounding out the bench’s 48-point outburst.

Pistons force Game 7 with 115-94 win over Cavaliers behind Jalen Duren's  redemptive 15 points, 11 rebounds - Yahoo SportsThe Pistons seized control in the third quarter after a competitive first half. Cleveland trailed by only three at halftime, 54-51, following a late 7-0 run. But Detroit opened the third with a 14-4 surge, punctuated by consecutive three-pointers from Cunningham and Jenkins, building a lead they would not relinquish.

Game 7 between the Pistons and Cavaliers will tip off Sunday at 8 p.m. ET on Amazon Prime Video. The winner will advance to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.