Harden's 30 Points Lift Cavaliers Past Pistons 117-113 in OT, Series 3-2
James Harden scored 30 points as Cleveland rallied to beat Detroit 117-113 in overtime on May 13, taking a 3-2 series lead in the NBA Conference Semifinals.
First reported
By Detroit Free Press on May 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM EDT
Last update
May 14, 2026 at 5:14 AM EDT
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In brief
Facts about this story
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James Harden scored 30 points for the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5.
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Cleveland defeated Detroit 117-113 in overtime on May 13, 2026.
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The Cavaliers now lead the Conference Semifinals series 3-2.
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The game was played in Detroit, representing a road win for Cleveland.
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Cleveland trailed before rallying to force and win overtime.
How outlets are covering it
7 hr ago
Cavs rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT, lead series 3-2
“Focuses on Cleveland's comeback and the resulting series lead without foregrounding any individual player.”
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James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead
“Leads with Harden's individual scoring performance as the driver of the Cleveland victory.”
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James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons in OT for 3-2 series lead
“Centers Harden's contribution while framing the result as a rally win for Cleveland on the road.”
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Pistons lose to the Cavaliers in overtime of the Conference Semifinals, 117-113
“Takes a Detroit-centric framing, presenting the outcome as a loss for the Pistons rather than a Cavaliers win.”
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Pistons fumble and lose Game 5 to James Harden, Cavs in overtime
“Uses fault-oriented language to suggest Detroit squandered the game, attributing the loss partly to Pistons errors.”
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Cavaliers 117-113 Pistons (May 13, 2026) Game Recap
“ESPN summarizes the key facts and frames the story for its audience.”
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Live Score and Stats
“Presents the matchup through a live stats and score tracker format rather than narrative coverage.”
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James Harden scores 30, Cavaliers rally past Pistons in OT for series lead
“Pairs Harden's scoring line with Cleveland's broader rally narrative to explain the series shift.”
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Cavs rally past Pistons on road to take 3-2 lead in series
“Emphasizes the road context of Cleveland's win as a notable factor in the series outcome.”
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James Harden's 30 points saw the Cleveland Cavaliers overcome the Detroit Pistons 117-113 (OT) for a 3-2 lead in their semi-final series
“Straightforward attribution of the win to Harden's scoring, aimed at a global sports audience.”
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Sources covering this story
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James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons 117-113 in OT for 3-2 series lead
May 13, 11:41 PM
James Harden scores 30 and Cavaliers rally past Pistons in OT for 3-2 series lead
May 13, 11:22 PM
Pistons lose to the Cavaliers in overtime of the Conference Semifinals, 117-113
May 13, 8:43 PM
James Harden scores 30, Cavaliers rally past Pistons in OT for series lead
May 13, 8:00 PM
James Harden's 30 points saw the Cleveland Cavaliers overcome the Detroit Pistons 117-113 (OT) for a 3-2 lead in their semi-final series
May 13, 8:00 PM
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