James Harden delivered a playoff-career performance with 30 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a dramatic 117-113 overtime victory over the Detroit Pistons. Donovan Mitchell added 21 points as Cleveland rallied from a nine-point hole late in regulation. The win gives the Cavaliers a 3-2 series lead in the Eastern Conference semi-finals.

Detroit dominated early, building a 15-point first-half advantage and leading 103-94 with just over two minutes remaining. Cleveland mounted a furious comeback, with Evan Mobley tying the game at 103 on free throws with 45.2 seconds left. The Cavs closed the fourth quarter on a 13-0 run, holding Detroit scoreless for five crucial minutes.

Cade Cunningham kept Detroit alive with 39 points and nine assists, cutting the deficit to two points late in overtime. Harden sealed the win with clutch free throws in the final minute. Game 6 returns to Cleveland on Friday, where the winner advances to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.