The Detroit Pistons had a golden opportunity to take a commanding 3-0 series lead on Saturday, but the Cleveland Cavaliers fought back for a 116-109 win in Game 3. While Cade Cunningham has been the engine driving Detroit's playoff run, his costly mistakes in the final stretch proved too much to overcome.

With the game tied and just 90 seconds left on the clock, Cunningham committed three consecutive turnovers that handed the Cavaliers four crucial points. It was a brutal sequence that swung the momentum entirely in Cleveland's favor.

Here's how it all unraveled:

Turnover No. 1: Cunningham's inbounds pass was picked off by Max Strus, who quickly converted to give Cleveland a two-point lead.

Turnover No. 2: On the next possession, his pass landed directly in the hands of Jarrett Allen. Fortunately for Detroit, the Cavaliers couldn't capitalize with a bucket.

Turnover No. 3: Trying to find Tobias Harris on the wing, Cunningham threw the ball wide and out of bounds. That set up James Harden for a clutch basket that pushed Cleveland's lead to four points.

Despite hitting two huge buckets in the final minute, Cunningham's fourth-quarter struggles were glaring. He finished with more turnovers than rebounds or assists in the period, and the Pistons were outscored by seven points during his minutes on the floor.

For a young star who has carried Detroit this far, this was a tough lesson in playoff basketball: every possession matters, especially in the final 90 seconds.