The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 103-94 in the Las Vegas stage of the 2026 NBA Summer League.
Detroit led 59-49 at the half but saw Cleveland claw back in the third quarter, which the Cavaliers won 21-14. The Pistons responded with a decisive 30-24 final frame to pull away and claim the win. The game was part of the league's offseason development showcase, played on Sunday, July 12 in Las Vegas.
The result lifts the Pistons to 1-1 in summer play, while the Cavaliers remain winless at 0-2. Malaki Branham paced Cleveland's young group, but Detroit's balanced scoring proved too much down the stretch.