Pistons allow 22-0 run in loss to Cavs; series tied 2-2

Cleveland — Despite the free-throw shooting discrepancy, the Detroit Pistons had significant momentum as they emerged from the visiting locker room of Rocket Arena at halftime. They led the Cleveland Cavaliers, 56-52, a lead that was largely fueled by Caris LeVert, who scored 17 of his team-best 24 points in the first half. Tobias Harris began the second half by missing a mid-range jumper.

Shortly after, Donovan Mitchell connected on a floater, marking the Cleveland Cavaliers' first basket of the third quarter. However, what happened over the next seven minutes was historic, as the Pistons suffered a 112-103 Game 4 loss on Monday night. The Cavaliers went on a 22-0 run, making it the second-longest scoring run by any team in a playoff game since 1998.

Mitchell scored 18 of his 42 points during the nearly seven minutes the Pistons failed to score a basket. BOX SCORE: Cavaliers 112, Pistons 103 As a result, Cleveland took advantage of the Pistons' struggles, shooting 10-of-12 from the fie ld. The Pistons missed eight consecutive shots during the stretch, which also included four turnovers.

The Cavaliers' run continued until Paul Reed scored a driving dunk at the 5:57 mark of the period. He finished with 15 points in 14 minutes off the bench. Cade Cunningham added 19 points, six assists with five turnovers.