The Pistons played with more intensity and energy and forced Game 7 against the Cavaliers. The Spurs, meanwhile, are ahead of schedule.

The Cavaliers finally won a playoff game away from Cleveland, thanks in part to Cade Cunningham having to do it on his own. Other Game 5 takeaways:

The Cavs never panicked, stunning the top-seeded Pistons in Game 5 by rallying late, on the road, with their best player struggling.