The Cleveland Cavaliers were successful in tying up the series at 2-2, but now they have to do something they have not done yet this postseason.
May 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell reacts after the Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons in game three in the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena.
Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images | Ken Blaze-Imagn Images “Shoutout to Breakfast Factory," Donovan Mitchell said postgame when speaking with the media after an electrifying performance that helped the Cleveland Cavaliersfor his play and changed it. He changed it quite drastically. Mitchell tied an NBA record 39 second half points with 16 in the third quarter. Those 16 points went with a 22-0 run from the Cavs to open the third quarter.
That run was the biggest in Cavs playoff history. It gave the Cavs a comfortable lead that they were able to hold on to for the rest of the night, although there was a small scare at the end of the game when the Pistons brought within 10 points with less than a minute left. With the series now tied at two games each, Game 5 is the biggest game in this series.
Unfortunately, the Cavs have not won a game on the road yet this postseason, and if they want to win this series, then Cleveland has to win Game 5 in Detroit and bring it back to the home crowd in Game 6. It seems as if the Cavs may have finally struck a nerve within the team and have the opportunity to pounce on that.
It wasn't just Dononvan Mitchell that helped this team to a win either, the entire core four had shown out. I am feeling another BIG Donovan Mitchell game. He spoke about his lack of driving to the basket and he fixed that. Detroit covered the paint heavily in Game 4 and allowed the Cavs a ton of open three point attempts to punish them.
They may stop that gameplan immediately after their foul trouble. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLERChase Brownawell is a Northwest Ohio native who graduated as Valedictorian with a Bachelor's Degree from Full Sail University in Sports Broadcasting. Winners and Losers From Cavaliers Game 2 Loss vs. Pistons
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