Pistons allow 22-0 run in loss to Cavaliers; series tied 2-2

Coty M. Davis, The Detroit News on May 11, 2026

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CLEVELAND — Despite the free-throw shooting discrepancy, the Detroit Pistons had significant momentum as they emerged from the visiting locker room of Rocket Arena at halftime. They led the Cleveland Cavaliers, 56-52, a lead that was largely fueled by Caris LeVert, who scored 17 of his team-best 24 points in the first half.

Tobias Harris began the second half by missing a mid-range jumper. Shortly after, Donovan Mitchell connected on a floater, marking the Cleveland Cavaliers' first basket of the third quarter. However, what happened over the next seven minutes was historic, as the Pistons suffered a 112-103 Game 4 loss on Monday night.

The Cavaliers went on a 22-0 run, making it the second-longest scoring run by any team in a playoff game since 1998. Mitchell scored 18 of his 43 points during the nearly seven minutes the Pistons failed to score a basket. As a result, Cleveland took advantage of the Pistons' struggles, shooting 10 of 12 from the field. The Pistons missed eight consecutive shots during the stretch, which also included four turnovers.

The Cavaliers' run continued until Paul Reed scored a driving dunk at the 5:57 mark of the period. He finished with 15 points in 14 minutes off the bench. Cade Cunningham added 19 points, six assists with five turnovers. Harris had 16 points, 14 of which came in the first half.

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