The Cleveland Cavaliers closed Game 5 with a decisive surge, finishing the fourth quarter and overtime on a 23–10 run to defeat the Detroit Pistons 117–113 in the Eastern Conference semifinals on Thursday (Philippine Time).

James Harden led Cleveland with 30 points, eight rebounds, six assists, three blocks, and made key three-pointers down the stretch to stabilize the Cavaliers during the late comeback.

Donovan Mitchell added 21 points, while Max Strus scored 20 points on 6-of-8 shooting. Evan Mobley delivered a near triple-double with 19 points, eight rebounds, eight assists and three blocks, and Jarrett Allen contributed 16 points and 10 rebounds.

Detroit was unable to hold off Cleveland’s late-game execution as the Cavaliers tightened defensively in overtime and capitalized on key possessions to take control of the series.