DETROIT — The Cavaliers and Pistons met for a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday, May 13, with the best-of-seven second-round NBA playoff series tied after four games.
The Pistons took a 2-0 series lead at home before the Cavs evened the series by taking Games 3 and 4 in Cleveland.
In Game 5 in Detroit, the Cavs outlasted the Pistons in overtime 117-113 to win their first game on the road in the playoffs to take a 3-2 series lead. The series will return to Cleveland for Game 6, which is set for 7 p.m. Friday, May 15, at Rocket Arena.
Here are Game 5 instant reactions from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich:
Cavs vs Pistons Game 5: Ryan Lewis’ instant reaction
Cavs vs Pistons Game 5: Nate Ulrich’s instant reaction
Here is a breakdown of the turnover battle in the first four games of the series:
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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