The Detroit Pistons survived the short-handed Cavaliers 122-119 in overtime after being delayed for 18 minutes in the third quarter due to a blaring horn on Friday night.
Jalen Duren tallied 33 points and 16 rebounds, and Cade Cunningham added 25 points, 10 rebounds, and seven assists for the East-leading Detroit before fouling out.
The Cavaliers led by nine points with 2:44 left, and Cunningham was fouled out with 1:56 to play, but Detroit outscored the Cavaliers 16-7 to force overtime.
Cleveland up 114-11 with 4.7 seconds left in regulation, when Jaylon Tyson tried to foul Daniss Jenkins near halfcourt, but Jenkins was able to shoot and draw three free throws that he made.
Evan Mobley missed a three-pointer at the buzzer to tie the game in overtime.
Jarett Allen led the Cavs with 25 points and nine rebounds, while Mobley had 23 points and 12 rebounds, and Sam Merrill added 20.
The Cavaliers played their second straight game without James Harden and Donovan Mitchell.
Meanwhile, the game lasted 3 hours and 22 minutes, including delays and overtime.
Both teams will play a road game on Sunday: the Cavaliers at Brooklyn, while the Pistons play at Orlando.
