The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are locked in a thrilling NBA Playoffs series, with momentum swinging back and forth. After Cleveland evened the series at 2-2 with a dramatic Game 4 victory, all eyes are on Wednesday's pivotal Game 5. Here's everything you need to know to catch the action.
The Cavs pulled off a stunning comeback in Game 4, trailing by four at halftime before Donovan Mitchell erupted for a playoff-record 39 points in the second half. His explosive performance, paired with James Harden's 24 points and 11 assists, sealed a 9-point win for Cleveland. The series now shifts to Detroit's Little Caesars Arena for a game that could define the rest of the postseason for both teams.
For the Pistons, Game 4 brought an unexpected twist. Caris LeVert, who averaged just 7.4 points during the regular season, came off the bench to lead Detroit with 24 points. That kind of depth scoring is exactly what the Pistons have been searching for, as they can't rely solely on star Cade Cunningham every night. While the loss stings, Detroit fans saw a promising sign of a more balanced attack.
But the Cavs face questions too. Can Mitchell and Harden sustain their high-scoring output? Cleveland struggled from three-point range and in the paint during Game 4, so if their backcourt cools off, they'll need frontcourt stars Evan Mobley and Jarrett Allen to step up.
Game 5 tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET and will be broadcast nationally on ABC and ESPN. You can also stream the game live through the ESPN app, which offers access to NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, and more—no cable subscription required.
