The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6, forcing a decisive Game 7. Cade Cunningham led the team with 21 points and eight assists, contributing to a strong team effort.
Key points
Pistons beat Cavaliers 115-94 in Game 6
Cade Cunningham scored 21 points
Game 7 will be held at Little Caesars Arena
Winner faces New York Knicks in Eastern Conference Finals
Pistons faced elimination before Game 6
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For the second series in a row, the Detroit Pistons look comfortable in the face of elimination.
The Pistons beat the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-94 in Game 6 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15. The Pistons surged ahead with a 14-4 run to start the third quarter and continued pulling away down the stretch. Detroit got contributions from up and down the roster with six double-digit scorers. Cade Cunningham led with 21 points and eight assists.
The win forced a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons faced elimination in Game 6 after dropping three straight to Cleveland. Sunday's winner will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
A Detroit Pistons fans watches warm up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Beat Detroit t-shirts on every seat ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Q&A
What was the score of the Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 6?
The Pistons won Game 6 against the Cavaliers with a score of 115-94.
Who led the Pistons in scoring during Game 6?
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points and eight assists in Game 6.
When is the Pistons' Game 7 against the Cavaliers?
The Pistons' Game 7 against the Cavaliers is scheduled for Sunday at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
What is at stake in the Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 7?
The winner of Game 7 will advance to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.
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Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9), right, talks to assistant coach Kevin Burleson at warmup ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons assistant coach Jerome Allen warms up with guard Javonte Green (31) ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5), left, talks to assistant coach Jarrett Jack at warmup ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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A Detroit Pistons fans watches warm up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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A Detroit Pistons fans watches warm up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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Beat Detroit t-shirts on every seat ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons guard Ausar Thompson (9), right, talks to assistant coach Kevin Burleson at warmup ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons forward Duncan Robinson (55) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons guard Javonte Green (31) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons guard Kevin Huerter (27) warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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See Detroit Pistons fight to keep season alive vs Cleveland Cavaliers
Detroit Pistons assistant coach Jerome Allen warms up with guard Javonte Green (31) ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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Detroit Pistons forward Ronald Holland II (5), left, talks to assistant coach Jarrett Jack at warmup ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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warms up ahead of Game 6 of second round of NBA playoffs at Rocket Arena in Cleveland on Friday, May 15, 2026.
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