CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers dropped both Games 1 and 2 to the Pistons in Detroit but had a chance to protect their home court in Game 3 on Saturday, May, 9 at Rocket Arena. They succeeded.
The Cavs defeated the Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 and trail 2-1 in the best-of-seven second-round series, otherwise known as the Eastern Conference semifinals. Game 4 is set for May 11 at Rocket Arena.
Here are Cavs-Pistons Game 3 instant reactions from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich:
Cavs vs Pistons Game 3: Ryan Lewis’ instant reaction
Pistons vs Cavs Game 3: Nate Ulrich’s instant reaction
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.
This article originally appeared on Akron Beacon Journal: Cavaliers-Pistons Game 3 instant reactions to James Harden-led Cavs win
Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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