Pistons 114-110 Cavaliers (Jan 4, 2026) Final Score - ESPN
Game summary of the Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game, final score 114-110, from January 4, 2026 on ESPN.
www.espn.comHere are the latest updates on Cavs vs. Pistons games and playoff context as of May 2026.
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The Cavaliers held a 3-2 series lead after Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals in mid-May 2026, with Cade Cunningham leading the Pistons in a 117-113 Detroit loss in that game. This gives Cleveland a crucial edge heading into the remaining games [source-like recap snippets from recent coverage].
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In the 2026 regular season, the Pistons had some notable road wins over Cleveland, including a 114-110 Pistons win in Cleveland on January 4, 2026, where Cade Cunningham and Daniss Jenkins led Detroit’s scoring, while Donovan Mitchell paced the Cavaliers. This indicates the Pistons can challenge Cleveland on the road in big moments [ESPN game recap and box score references].
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The playoff series has included dramatic late-game sequences, with Detroit's Ausar Thompson making a key tip-in late and four clutch Jenkins free throws sealing a win in the Jan 2026 matchup, illustrating Detroit’s poise in crunch time when Cade Cunningham is active [ESPN recap details].
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For context, there have been multiple highlights and discussions around Cavs vs Pistons playoff matchups in 2026, including live-stream and highlight coverage around Game 2 and related games, underscoring a competitive series with star contributions from Mitchell for Cleveland and Cunningham/Jenkins for Detroit [playoffs coverage and highlight posts].
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