Pistons Hold Off Cavaliers' Fourth-Quarter Comeback, Open Second Round of Playoffs with a Win
The Detroit Pistons fended off a fourth-quarter comeback attempt by the Cleveland Cavaliers, securing a 111-101 victory in the second round of the playoffs. Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris combined for 43 points, and crucial plays by Jalen Duren in the final quarter sealed the win for the Pistons.
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(Central News Agency, Detroit, May 5, Comprehensive Foreign Report) The Detroit Pistons today fended off a comeback attempt by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the final quarter, and with Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris combining for 43 points, led the team to a 111-101 victory over the Cavaliers, opening the second round of the playoffs with a win.
The Associated Press reported that Cade Cunningham scored 23 points for the top-seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference; Tobias Harris had 20 points; Duncan Robinson contributed 19 points. The Pistons ended their 12-game losing streak against the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
The 4th-seeded Cavaliers trailed for most of today's game, at one point by as much as 18 points. The Cavaliers narrowed the gap to just 3 points late in the third quarter, but the Pistons extended their lead back to double digits in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers, however, did not give up. James Harden scored continuously, helping the Cavaliers tie the game at 93-93 with 5 minutes and 28 seconds remaining.
Pistons center Jalen Duren then blocked Harden's shot and followed with three consecutive dunks in the Pistons' next three possessions, all assisted by Cunningham, laying the foundation for the win.
The Cavaliers' top scorer was Donovan Mitchell with 23 points; teammates James Harden and Max Strus each had 22 and 19 points, respectively.
The two teams will play Game 2 in Detroit on the evening of the 7th (morning of the 8th Taiwan time). (Compiled by Lu Yingzi) 1150506
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(Central News Agency, Detroit, May 5, Comprehensive Foreign Report) The Detroit Pistons today fended off a comeback attempt by the Cleveland Cavaliers in the final quarter, and with Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris combining for 43 points, led the team to a 111-101 victory over the Cavaliers, opening the second round of the playoffs with a win.
The Associated Press reported that Cade Cunningham scored 23 points for the top-seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference; Tobias Harris had 20 points; Duncan Robinson contributed 19 points. The Pistons ended their 12-game losing streak against the Cavaliers in the playoffs.
The 4th-seeded Cavaliers trailed for most of today's game, at one point by as much as 18 points. The Cavaliers narrowed the gap to just 3 points late in the third quarter, but the Pistons extended their lead back to double digits in the fourth quarter. The Cavaliers, however, did not give up. James Harden scored continuously, helping the Cavaliers tie the game at 93-93 with 5 minutes and 28 seconds remaining.
Pistons center Jalen Duren then blocked Harden's shot and followed with three consecutive dunks in the Pistons' next three possessions, all assisted by Cunningham, laying the foundation for the win.
The Cavaliers' top scorer was Donovan Mitchell with 23 points; teammates James Harden and Max Strus each had 22 and 19 points, respectively.
The two teams will play Game 2 in Detroit on the evening of the 7th (morning of the 8th Taiwan time). (Compiled by Lu Yingzi) 1150506
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