The Detroit Pistons forced a decisive Game 7 on Sunday after beating Cleveland 115-94 on Friday, marking the Pistons’ fourth straight elimination‑win. Coach J.B. Bickerstaff praised the squad’s resolve, noting they refused to linger on mistakes. The victory pushes the series to Detroit, where both clubs will play their second Game 7 of the playoffs.

Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 21 points and five triples, while Jalen Duren posted a double‑double of 15 and 11. Bench contributions came from Paul Reed (17), Daniss Jenkins (15) and Duncan Robinson, who returned from a back injury to hit four threes for 14. The Pistons held the Cavs to 29% shooting after halftime, limiting them to under 40% overall.

The Pistons’ four elimination victories tie the 2023 Celtics for the most in a single postseason, underscoring Detroit’s knack for surviving do‑or‑die moments. Cleveland, missing a home playoff win for the first time this year, saw James Harden struggle with eight turnovers and Donovan Mitchell shoot 6‑20. Both teams now face a winner‑takes‑all showdown in Detroit.

If Detroit captures Game 7, they become the first lower‑seeded team to win three consecutive elimination series since 2020, cementing their reputation as this postseason’s toughest underdog.