Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons enter Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Second Round tied 2-2, with availability questions shaping the buildup to Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
Tip-off is scheduled for 8:00 PM ET on May 13, as both teams return to Michigan for a pivotal matchup that could swing control of the series.
The Cavaliers report a clean injury sheet heading into Game 5, with no players listed. Their rotation core, led by Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Evan Mobley, and Jarrett Allen, remains intact after back-to-back wins in Games 3 and 4 to even the series.
On the Pistons side, three rotation players are listed as questionable, creating uncertainty around depth and perimeter production. Kevin Huerter is dealing with a left adductor strain, while Caris LeVert is managing a right heel contusion.
Duncan Robinson is also questionable due to low back soreness, a situation that could influence Detroit’s spacing if his availability is limited.
The injury status of Robinson carries particular relevance given his volume and efficiency from three-point range during the playoffs. His shooting profile has been a key part of Detroit’s floor spacing alongside primary ball-handler Cade Cunningham and forward Tobias Harris.
If any of the three questionable players are limited or unavailable, Detroit’s rotation flexibility could shift, especially in second-unit scoring and wing defense. The Pistons have relied on balanced minutes distribution across the series, making availability a factor in late-game lineup combinations.
