The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-103 [1] on Monday in Game 4 of their second-round playoff series.

The victory prevents Detroit from gaining a commanding lead and shifts the momentum of the series back to Cleveland. With the series now tied 2-2 [2], the outcome of the next two games will determine who advances in the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Donovan Mitchell led the scoring effort with 39 points [3]. His performance was a dramatic turnaround from the first half, during which he scored only four points [4]. Mitchell's second-half surge helped the Cavaliers overcome a four-point halftime deficit to secure the win.

Cleveland's dominance peaked in the third quarter. The team executed a 24-0 run, which included scoring the first 22 points of the third quarter [5]. This scoring burst effectively neutralized the Pistons' defense and provided the cushion needed to maintain the lead until the final buzzer at Rocket Arena.

Following the game, analyst Kendrick Perkins expressed confidence in the Cavaliers' ability to finish the series. Perkins said the Cavaliers will close the series in six games [6].

The game was played at Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio [1]. Both teams now enter the remainder of the series with equal footing, though Cleveland holds the home-court advantage for the next contest.

“The Cavaliers went on a 24-0 run, including the first 22 points of the third quarter.”

The Cavaliers' ability to erase a halftime deficit through a massive third-quarter run demonstrates a high ceiling for their offensive efficiency. By tying the series 2-2, Cleveland has neutralized Detroit's early momentum, placing the series in a state where individual superstar performances, particularly from Mitchell, will likely dictate the eventual winner.