The Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime after Detroit blows a nine-point lead late in regulation in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series. The loss puts Detroit on the brink of elimination, with Cleveland taking a 3-2 series lead. Cleveland’s comeback in the late stages forces overtime, where it earns the win. Cade Cunningham leads the Pistons with 39 points and nine assists, and Detroit’s defense contributes by turning Cleveland’s turnovers into points. The Cavaliers secure their first road win of the postseason matchup as the series shifts to a critical position for Detroit. Multiple reports describe the same sequence: Detroit’s late-game collapse in regulation, the game extending to overtime, and Cleveland capitalizing to take the series lead. With the outcome, Detroit faces mounting pressure in the remaining games of the semifinal series.