CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points and grabbed five rebounds to lead the Cleveland Cavaliers past the Detroit Pistons 112-103 on Monday, May 11, 2026, at Rocket Arena.

Mitchell, who shot 43 points on 15-of-27 from the floor, carried Cleveland during a decisive third quarter in which the Cavaliers outscored Detroit 38-21. The win cut Detroit’s series lead to 2-1 in the best-of-seven playoff series.

James Harden added 24 points and 11 assists for Cleveland. Evan Mobley contributed 17 points, eight rebounds and five blocks. Jarrett Allen chipped in nine points and five rebounds.

Detroit’s Caris LeVert led the Pistons with 24 points and four rebounds. Cade Cunningham finished with 19 points, six assists and three rebounds. Tobias Harris had 16 points and eight rebounds. Paul Reed scored 15 points off the bench.

The Cavaliers trailed 56-52 at halftime but erupted in the third quarter, fueled by Mitchell’s 16 points in the period. Cleveland took control and never trailed in the fourth quarter.

The announced attendance was 19,432. The teams next meet Wednesday in Detroit for Game 5.