Detroit Pistons defeat Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 to take 2-0 series lead in second round of NBA Playoffs

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97 in Game 2 to take a 2-0 series lead in the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on Thursday behind a team-high 25 points and 10 assists from star guard Cade Cunningham!

Detroit’s top-rated defense was the story of the game as it completely swarmed and disrupted Cleveland, forcing 11 turnovers and snatching nine steals to go with 14 points off turnovers and 13 fastbreak points, en route to staving off a second half comeback.

"I just want to win. It's high stakes and you have to make plays," Cunningham said after becoming just the fourth player in NBA history to score 20+ points in each of his 15 career playoff games, joining Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, LeBron James and Anthony Davis.

Tobias Harris continued his red-hot streak by scoring 21 points, while Duncan Robinson added 17 points including a go-ahead 3-pointer in the fourth quarter. Now, the Pistons will hit the road as the series shifts to a critical Game 3 in Cleveland on Saturday.

Pistons stats leaders

Cade Cunningham: 25 points, 10 assists, 2 blocks

Tobias Harris: 21 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals

Duncan Robinson: 17 points, 3 assists, 3 steals

Daniss Jenkins: 14 points, 6 rebounds, 4 assists

Ausar Thompson: 10 points, 7 rebounds, 2 steals

Cavaliers stats leaders

Donovan Mitchell: 31 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists

Jarrett Allen: 22 points, 7 rebounds

James Harden: 10 points, 6 rebounds

Evan Mobley: 9 points, 4 rebounds, 3 blocks

Dean Wade: 8 points, 5 rebounds

Second round recap

Game 1: Pistons 111-101

Game 2: Pistons 107-97

Game 3: May 9

Game 4: May 11

Game 5: May 13

Game 6: May 15

Game 7: May 17

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