Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4, tying the series at 2-2. Mitchell's performance included a record-tying 39 points in the second half after a slow start.
Mitchell finished with 43 points, an NBA record-tying 39 in the second half, after going 1-for-8 in the first half for four points. James Harden added 24 points and 11 assists, and Evan Mobley complied 17 points, eight rebounds, five assists, five blocks and three steals.
Game 5 is Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, where the Pistons won the first two games by 10 points each. The Cavs are 0-5 on the road this postseason. Game 6 will be Friday night in Cleveland.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) talks to assistant coach Kevin Burleson during warmup ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Q&A
How did Donovan Mitchell perform in Game 4 against the Pistons?
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, including 39 in the second half, helping the Cavaliers win Game 4.
What was the final score of Game 4 between the Cavaliers and Pistons?
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4.
What is the current series status between the Cavaliers and Pistons?
The series is tied 2-2 after the Cavaliers won Game 4.
When is Game 5 of the Cavaliers vs. Pistons playoff series?
Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
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Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9) looks on during warmup ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5) warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9), right, talks to assistant coach Kevin Burleson, center, as guard Daniss Jenkins (24), left, warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Cleveland Cavaliers hosts Detroit Pistons for Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) warms up ahead of Game 4 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
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Caris LeVert scored 17 of his 24 points in the first half, when the Pistons took a 56-52 lead into halftime. The Pistons had 16 turnovers, with five from Cade Cunningham, and four each from Ausar Thompson and Jalen Duren.
Cunningham finished 7-for-16 for 19 points. Tobias Harris' streak of eight consecutive games with at least 20 points ended after he finished with 16 on 6-for-17 shooting, 0-for-8 in the second half.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell celebrates a play against the Detroit Pistons during the second half of Game 4 of the second round of the NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Monday, May 11, 2026.
The Cavs scored the final two points of the first half, then the first 22 of the third quarter, with Mitchell scoring 15 of those to turn a 56-50 deficit into a 74-56 advantage, before a Paul Reed drive and dunk ended the run at 5:57 of the third quarter.
Reed scored 13 points in the third on six shots, all makes, to help the Pistons stay attached, down 90-77 after losing the quarter, 38-21, with Mitchell scoring 21 on 8-for-9 shooting.
