Detroit Pistons 109, Cleveland Cavaliers 116
NBA · 2026-05-09 · Winner: Cleveland Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Detroit Pistons 116–109 on 2026-05-09 in NBA play, a 7-point result. A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:28 swung win probability 94% → 42%. Below is the quarter-by-quarter linescore, a win-probability timeline, and an automated breakdown of why Detroit Pistons lost.
Linescore
| Q1 | Q2 | Q3 | Q4 | Final | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 30 | 18 | 33 | 28 | 109 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 32 | 32 | 19 | 33 | 116 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 12-0 road team run ending at Q3 2:28 swung win probability 94% → 42%.
Why Detroit Pistons lost
- Lost Q2 18-32 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 9-0 run ending at Q3 0:30 (win probability 42% → 90% for the home side).
- Game was within 2 with 5:00 left - lost the closing stretch.
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 12–0 | Q3 2:28 | 94% → 42% |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 9–0 | Q3 0:30 | 42% → 90% |