Cavaliers Beat Pistons 117-113 in Game 5, Harris Plays 40 Minutes
Cleveland defeated Detroit 117‑113 in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, taking a 3‑2 series lead. Tobias Harris played the full 40 minutes, scoring 13 points on 6‑of‑19 shooting.
TL;DR
The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals 117‑113 over the Detroit Pistons, taking a 3‑2 series lead. Tobias Harris played the full 40 minutes, scoring 13 points on 6‑of‑19 shooting.
Context
Cleveland, the No. 4 seed, defeated the top‑seeded Pistons on Wednesday at Little Caesars Arena. The victory puts Cleveland ahead in the best‑of‑seven series, with Game 6 set for Friday at 7 p.m. EDT.
Key Facts
Tobias Harris started for Detroit and logged the full 40 minutes. He finished with 13 points, shooting 6‑of‑19 from the field and 1‑of‑7 from three‑point range, while adding six rebounds, three assists, one steal and one block.
During his sole season at Tennessee in 2010‑11, Harris averaged 15.3 points and 7.3 assists per game. The Charlotte Bobcats selected Harris 19th overall in the 2011 NBA draft.
What It Means
Harris’ heavy usage indicates Detroit’s reliance on veteran depth as the series shifts back to Cleveland. The Cavaliers will look to close out the series at home, while Detroit must adjust its rotation to avoid elimination.
Watch for whether Harris can improve his shooting efficiency in Game 6 and if Cleveland can capitalize on its home‑court advantage to seal the series.
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