The Cleveland Cavaliers had a golden opportunity Friday night to close out their Eastern Conference Semifinals series against the Detroit Pistons, but instead, they stumbled to a 115-94 loss. Now, with the series tied 3-3, all eyes turn to a winner-take-all Game 7 on Sunday night.

For the Cavs to advance and face the New York Knicks in the next round, their backcourt duo of Donovan Mitchell and James Harden will need to be at their sharpest. Mitchell, ever the optimist, kept his focus forward after the disappointing loss. "Everything you want is on the other side of hard. Nothing good comes easy," he told reporters postgame. "We can sit here and dwell on this and carry that into Sunday. What's that going to do for us? We have an opportunity on Sunday, and that's the mindset."

But the game wasn't just about missed shots or defensive lapses—it also featured a moment that fans couldn't stop talking about. Late in the game, Harden went to the floor in an attempt to draw a foul, leaving a patch of sweat on the court. The area wasn't properly cleaned, and seconds later, his teammate Dean Wade slipped on the same spot, wiping out and allowing the Pistons to score an easy layup. Luckily, Wade was okay, but the play became an instant talking point.

Fans on social media were quick to call it a case of "flop karma." One user wrote, "Slipping on Harden's own sweat from an egregious flop by Harden is just karma." Another Pistons fan added, "The flop karma came back around," while a third chimed in, "Harden's grift was rejected by the basketball gods."

For the Cavs, the lesson is clear: in a do-or-die Game 7, every detail matters—from floor safety to staying focused on the game, not the referees. If they can clean up their act, they might just keep their season alive.