Cleveland Cavaliers 97, Detroit Pistons 107
NBA · 2026-05-07 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 107–97 on 2026-05-07 in NBA play, a 10-point result. A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:50 swung win probability 58% → 84%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Cleveland Cavaliers lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 18 | 25 | 32 | 22 | 97 |
| Detroit Pistons | 25 | 29 | 25 | 28 | 107 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 9-0 home team run ending at Q1 8:50 swung win probability 58% → 84%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q1 18-25 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q1 8:50 (win probability 58% → 84% for the home side).
- Game was within 3 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 9–0 | Q1 8:50 | 58% → 84% |