# Game 5 Becomes MUST-WIN for Detroit Pistons After Cleveland Cavaliers' Third Quarter RAMPAGE IN Game 4

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Podcast: [Locked On Pistons - Daily Podcast On The Detroit Pistons](https://stenobird.com/podcast/locked-on-pistons-daily-podcast-on-the-detroit-pistons-771965)
Published: 2026-05-12T04:05:00+00:00
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Detroit Pistons unravel in Game 4 loss as Jalen Duren’s struggles mount—can Detroit bounce back in a must-win showdown? Host Ku Khahil spotlights the Pistons’ issues after being dominated by the Cleveland Cavaliers, from a disastrous third quarter and baffling free-throw discrepancies to unexpectedly poor showings by key players like Cade Cunningham and Ausar Thompson. With Duren’s disappearing act on the boards and persistent turnover woes, the episode questions the coaching decisions that keep Paul Reed on the bench despite his impact. Critical insights include the Pistons’ need to limit turnovers, the unsustainable reliance on perimeter defense, and why Game 5 is now a do-or-die for Detroit’s playoff hopes. Ku Khahil also examines whether stars like Cunningham and Thompson can bounce back and if adjustments in the rotation could rescue the series against the surging Cavaliers. Is this a turning point or the end of Detroit’s postseason run?

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