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Cavs Edge Pistons 112-103, Mitchell Scores Record-Tying 43

5/13/2026

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Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4.
Cleveland attempted 34 free throws while Detroit attempted 12.
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, including 39 in the second half, tying a playoff record.
Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff called the free-throw disparity unacceptable, said whistles changed after Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson’s comments, and will pay any fine while focusing on Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.

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Cleveland Cavaliers defeated Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4.
Cleveland attempted 34 free throws while Detroit attempted 12.
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, including 39 in the second half, tying a playoff record.
Detroit head coach J.B. Bickerstaff called the free-throw disparity unacceptable, said whistles changed after Cleveland coach Kenny Atkinson’s comments, and will pay any fine while focusing on Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday at 8:00 p.m. ET on ESPN.