On May 9, 2026, the Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 116-109 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs, driven by Donovan Mitchell’s 35 points and key contributions from James Harden. Mitchell excelled with 10 rebounds but struggled from three-point range, while the Cavs capitalized on turnovers to score 27 points. Despite Detroit’s strong second-chance opportunities, their 13 straight missed threes early in the game proved costly. The victory marked the Cavs’ dominance when Mitchell scores 35 or more, improving their record to 15-1 in such games this season.
