Paul Reed, Jalen Duren help Pistons stun Cavs in Game 6, 115-94, force Game 7
The Detroit Pistons played their most impressive game of the season in Game 6 to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers and force Game 7 in Detroit on Sunday.
CLEVELAND – The Detroit Pistons season is alive and well. They got contributions up and down the lineup, including big-time bench performances from Paul Reed , Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert and Marcus Sasser to stun the Cleveland Cavaliers, 115-94, in Game 6 at Rocket Arena and force a decisive Game 7 in Detroit in the second round of the NBA playoffs. The Pistons got 48 points from their bench.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 21 points and the maligned Jalen Duren had arguably his best game of the playoffs with 15 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks, despite rolling his left ankle in the third quarter. Daniss Jenkins poured in 15 points starting for the second straight game, and Ausar Thompson collected 10 points, nine rebounds, four assists, four steals and a gigantic two-hand block in 24 minutes before fouling out with 3:56 to play. Paul Reed scored 17 and Duncan Robinson had 14 points after missing Game 5 and coming off the bench in Game 6.
Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals is Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena at 8 p. m. , streaming exclusively on Prime Video .
Both the 1-seed Pistons (over Orlando) and 4-seed Cavaliers (over Toronto) won Game 7s in the first round, both at home. The winner will play the 3-seed New York Knicks on Tuesday night. The Pistons would host if they advance; the Cavs would be on the road.