Pistons Halt Record Playoff Slide With Game 1 Win Over Cavaliers
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The Detroit Pistons snapped the NBA’s record playoff losing streak on May 5, 2026, defeating the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of their opening-round series.
The long-awaited victory gives Detroit a 1-0 edge in the best-of-seven matchup with Cleveland.
Detroit entered the night carrying a string of postseason defeats unmatched in league history, but the streak ended as the final horn sounded in Game 1.
Game 2 of the series is scheduled for later this week.
Source: New York Post
