Pistons beat Cavaliers 107-97, 2-0

Detroit has turned this series into something much bigger than a split-the-first-two story. The Pistons beat Cleveland 107-97 on Thursday, May(apnews.com)lose again — they got out-executed again, especially when the game tightened late. Cade Cunningham was the center of it, and Detroit looked like the calmer team for a second straight night. (apnews.com) ### What actually happened in Game 2? The game was there for Clevela(espn.com)ham put up 25 points and 10 assists, Tobias Harris scored 21, and the Pistons closed the door in the fourth quarter to win by 10. That gave Detroit a 2-0 lead before the series even leaves Little Caesars Arena. (apnews.com) ### Why was Cunningham the story again? Because he controlled the pace more than just the box score. Detroit had the best star on (apnews.com)leveland made pushes, Cunningham kept getting Detroit into clean offense — then hit the kind of late shot that makes a close game feel settled. (nba.com) ### Was this only about one player? No — and that is the part Cleveland should worry about. Harris gave Detr(apnews.com) usually does. Basically, Detroit is getting star creation from Cunningham and enough support around him that the offense does not stall when Cleveland loads up. (apnews.com) ### So what’s going wrong for Cleveland? The Cavs have not been able to own the biggest possessions. Detroit has(nba.com)That is a rough combination, because it means Cleveland is not losing on one fluky shooting night — the Cavs are losing the composure battle too. (nba.com) ### Why does the 2-0 hole feel so heavy? Because Cleveland now has to solve multiple problems at once. The Cavs need more reliable offens(apnews.com)Cunningham. A 2-0 deficit is one thing. A 2-0 deficit where the other team has looked steadier in crunch time is worse. (nba.com) ### What changes now that the series shifts? Venue, pressure, and probably urgency. Game 3 is set for Saturday, May 9, in Cleveland, so th(nba.com)veland can turn these games back into its kind of game — faster, cleaner, and less dictated by Cunningham’s reads. (espn.com) ### Is Detroit really in control? Right now, yes. The Pistons are the top seed, they protected home floor twice, and they have looked like the more adaptable team. That does not end (nba.com) can still bend back its way. (nba.com) ### Bottom line? Detroit did not just win two games. The Pistons established the terms of the series. Until Cleveland changes those terms, this matchup belongs to Cunningham and the team around him. (nba.com)