It was a rollercoaster Eastern Conference Semifinal series for the Detroit Pistons that saw them build an early 2-0 series lead only to have the Cleveland Cavaliers take the next three game to grab at 3-2 series advantage going back home to Cleveland for Game #6.
Just like their first-round series against the Orlando Magic, the Pistons were able to get the series back to Detroit for a winner-take-all Game 7, but only this time, fate would not be on their side as they would go on to suffer their first Game 7 loss at home in franchise history.
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) May 18, 2026
From the first tip-off to the final buzzer, y’all showed us love every single night.
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) May 18, 2026
Thank you to the best fans in the league for riding with us through it all this season.
Detroit Basketball. All the time. ❤️💙 pic.twitter.com/BGptDDNnwu
The Cavaliers will take on the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, while the Pistons’ 2025-26 season ends with a 60-22 regular season record, the #1 seed in the Eastern Conference Playoffs, and making the Eastern Conference Semifinals.
