The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday night. With the Game 5 victory, the Cavaliers now hold a 3-2 lead in their Eastern Conference semifinal series and move within one victory of advancing in the NBA playoffs.
The Cavaliers secured the win after coming back from a nine-point deficit late in regulation. They held off the Pistons in the overtime period to seal the victory.
James Harden led the effort with a playoff-best 30 points, while Donovan Mitchell contributed 21 points to help the Cavaliers' comeback.
The Detroit Pistons now face elimination for the fourth time this postseason.