The Cleveland Cavaliers are clawing their way back into the Eastern Conference semifinals, and they have their veteran stars to thank. In a thrilling Game 3 matchup, the Cavs defeated the Detroit Pistons 116-109 on Saturday night, cutting the series deficit to 2-1.

Donovan Mitchell was the engine of the offense, pouring in 35 points and reaching a major milestone in the process. With his performance, Mitchell crossed the 2,000-point mark in his 73rd career postseason game—tied for the third-fastest among active players and the ninth-fastest in NBA history.

But the story of the night was James Harden's redemption. After two games plagued by costly mistakes and heavy criticism, the 17-year veteran showed his championship mettle. Harden finished with 19 points, but it was his three clutch shots in the final two minutes that sealed the win. His step-back 3-pointer over Tobias Harris with 25 seconds left was the dagger, putting the Cavs up 113-109 and sending the home crowd into a frenzy.

Jarrett Allen provided a steady presence inside with 18 points, while Max Strus made a key defensive play, intercepting an inbound pass from Cade Cunningham and converting a breakaway layup with 2:28 left to shift momentum.

On the other side, Cunningham was brilliant in defeat, recording his second career postseason triple-double with 27 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. However, his eight turnovers proved costly, and Harris added 21 points for Detroit. Duncan Robinson's 3-pointer with 3:14 remaining tied the game at 104, but the Cavaliers, who remain unbeaten in five playoff home games, refused to fold.

The series now shifts back to Cleveland for Game 4 on Monday night, where the Cavs will look to even the series and keep their championship hopes alive. For fans ready to rep their team, now is the perfect time to gear up in Cavaliers apparel and show your support as the playoffs heat up.