Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 3 – James Harden comes up clutch
Harden carried the Cavs over the finish line tonight.
CLEVELAND, OHIO - MAY 09: James Harden #1 of the Cleveland Cavaliers talks to media after his team's 116-109 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game Three of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Rocket Arena on May 09, 2026 in Cleveland, Ohio. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jason Miller/Getty Images) | Getty Images The Cleveland Cavaliers won a thriller over the Detroit Pistons behind some heroic shot-making from James Harden.
Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. WINNER – The First Quarter Hey, it turns out the Cavs can start a game ahead every once in a while. Not everything has to be an uphill battle.
The Cavs won the first quarter 32-30. Nothing special. But it felt a whole lot better than falling behind by double digits as they did in the previous two games.
Sometimes, just giving yourself a chance is all it takes. Shooting above 70% from the floor didn’t hurt. Cleveland began the game red-hot.
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