Cavaliers vs Pistons instant reactions to Cavs stealing Game 5 in OT
Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich give their instant reactions and analysis after Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 in Detroit.
DETROIT — The Cavaliers and Pistons met for a crucial Game 5 on Wednesday, May 13, with the best-of-seven second-round NBA playoff series tied after four games. The Pistons took a 2-0 series lead at home before the Cavs evened the series by taking Games 3 and 4 in Cleveland. In Game 5 in Detroit , the Cavs outlasted the Pistons in overtime 117-113 to win their first game on the road in the playoffs to take a 3-2 series lead.
The series will return to Cleveland for Game 6 , which is set for 7 p. m. Friday, May 15, at Rocket Arena.
Cavs playoffs: Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 highlights, stats and analysis Here are Game 5 instant reactions from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5: Ryan Lewis' instant reaction If the rim looked like a hula hoop to Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, it must have resembled a shot glass for most of Game 5. It's gonna be difficult for the Cavs to score enough with Mitchell starting 0-for-7 from 3-point range, where nothing would fall.
Max Strus picked up a lot of that slack, but the Cavs need all of their firepower. Then again, Mitchell picked a great time to bury his first 3, hitting it in overtime to give the Cavs a seven-point lead. Turnovers have been the No.