James Harden came through in the closing moments Saturday, hitting three clutch shots in the final two minutes as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 116-109.
Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 35 points, giving the Cavaliers the scoring lift they needed to secure a crucial win in the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Cleveland Narrows the Gap
The victory cut Detroit’s series lead to 2-1, keeping the Cavaliers within striking distance after dropping two of the first three games in the matchup.
Harden’s late-game shot-making proved decisive as Cleveland held off Detroit down the stretch and earned its first win of the series.