The Cleveland Cavaliers are heading home to Rocket Arena for a must-win Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 9. After dropping the first two games on the road, the Cavs are looking to turn the tide and keep their playoff hopes alive.
Game 2 on May 7 was a heartbreaker for Cleveland. The Cavaliers stormed back with a 6-0 run to start the fourth quarter, taking an 81-79 lead. But Pistons forward Tobias Harris had other plans, knotting the score with a jump shot and then pushing Detroit ahead for good with a clutch bucket in the paint. Harris finished with 21 points and 7 rebounds, while star point guard Cade Cunningham was ice-cold from the free-throw line, going a perfect 8-for-8 en route to 25 points and 10 assists.
Donovan Mitchell did his part for the Cavs, dropping 31 points, but he struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 2 of 9 three-point attempts. Fellow guard James Harden had a tough night, shooting only 3-for-13 from the field for 10 points. The Pistons sealed the deal with a 107-97 win, leaving Cleveland in a 2-0 hole.
For fans in Columbus looking to catch the action, Game 3 will be broadcast on NBC, available via antenna, cable, or satellite TV. Streaming options include Peacock, which offers live sports for $10.99 per month—though there's no free trial, it's a small price to pay for playoff basketball. The Cavs will need to tighten up their defense and find some shooting rhythm if they want to get back in this series.
