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Cavaliers beat Pistons 117-113 in OT, take 3-2 series lead

sportsMay 14, 20261771

The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime in Game 5, taking a 3-2 series lead. James Harden led Cleveland with 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists, while Donovan Mitchell scored 21 points, including seven in overtime. Evan Mobley finished with 19 points, eight rebounds and eight assists and Max Strus added 20 points off the bench on six 3-pointers. The victory was Cleveland's first road win of these playoffs, shifting momentum as they head home with a 3-2 advantage, and Eminem and 50 Cent sat courtside and appeared on the jumbotron in the first half.

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