CLEVELAND (Interstat) — Cade Cunningham scored 21 points and the Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 115-94 on Friday night to force a Game 7 in their Eastern Conference second-round playoff series.

Jalen Duren posted 15 points and 11 rebounds, and Daniss Jenkins added 15 points for the Pistons, who led 54-51 at halftime before outscoring the Cavaliers 30-19 in the third quarter and 31-24 in the fourth. Paul Reed contributed 17 points off the bench.

James Harden led Cleveland with 23 points, seven rebounds and four assists. Evan Mobley had 18 points and six rebounds, and Donovan Mitchell added 18 points. Jarrett Allen finished with 13 points and eight rebounds.

Detroit shot efficiently from the floor and from 3-point range while holding the Cavaliers to 19 points in the pivotal third period. The Pistons improved to 67-28 overall, while Cleveland fell to 59-36.

The decisive Game 7 is Sunday in Detroit. The Cavaliers lead the series 3-2. Attendance at Rocket Arena was 19,432. The top-seeded Pistons have won four playoff games this postseason when facing elimination.