The Pistons lead the Cavaliers at halftime of Game 1 live score, updates, highlights from 2026 NBA playoffs second-round series

The Detroit Pistons led the Cleveland Cavaliers at halftime of Game 1 in their 2026 NBA Playoffs second-round series, according to a live update published on May 6, 2026. Cleveland holds a dominant all-time series lead of 15-6 over Detroit, though the two teams split their 2025-26 regular season matchups 2-2. The Cavaliers, bolstered by new addition James Harden alongside core players Donovan Mitchell, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, are viewed as the win-now team against a young, ascending Pistons squad.