Cleveland Cavaliers bounced back to beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of their NBA Eastern Conference semi-final series, cutting the deficit to 2-1.
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 35 points, 10 rebounds and four assists, while James Harden delivered in the clutch with 19 points, including nine in the fourth quarter. Cleveland built a big early lead before Detroit fought back behind Cade Cunningham’s 27-point triple-double.
But Harden’s late scoring burst sealed a crucial home win, keeping Cleveland’s playoff hopes alive.