Detroit Pistons 115, Cleveland Cavaliers 94
NBA · 2026-05-15 · Winner: Detroit Pistons
Detroit Pistons defeated Cleveland Cavaliers 115–94 on 2026-05-15 in NBA play, a 21-point result. A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 10:21 swung win probability 68% → 21%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 27 | 27 | 30 | 31 | 115 |
| Cleveland Cavaliers | 25 | 26 | 19 | 24 | 94 |
Win probability
Turning point — A 13-0 road team run ending at Q2 10:21 swung win probability 68% → 21%.
Why Cleveland Cavaliers lost
- Lost Q3 19-30 - the worst stretch of the game.
- Gave up a 13-0 run ending at Q2 10:21 (win probability 68% → 21% for the home side).
Scoring runs
| Team | Run | Ends | Win-prob swing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Detroit Pistons | 13–0 | Q2 10:21 | 68% → 21% |
| Detroit Pistons | 8–0 | Q4 2:22 | 0% → 0% |