Cavs vs Pistons: Game 5 Overtime Thriller

Cavs vs Pistons: Game 5 Overtime Thriller

From BBALL BREAKDOWN Podcast by CLNS Media Network

May 17, 2026 · 49 min

About this episode

Coach Nick and Chip Clark analyze the thrilling Game 5 overtime matchup between the Cavaliers and Pistons, focusing on key tactical decisions and controversial moments.

Visit ⁠⁠⁠https://prizepicks.onelink.me/LME0/CLNS⁠⁠⁠ and use code CLNS to get $50 in lineups when you play your first $5 lineup. Coach Nick and college basketball referee Chip Clark break down an absolute Game 5 thriller that saw the Cleveland Cavaliers pull off an improbable comeback to defeat the Detroit Pistons in overtime. We dive deep into the tactical adjustments—including why it took the Cavs so long to finally double-team Cade Cunningham after his massive 39-point performance. Plus, we go to the monitor to analyze the highly controversial non-call at the end of regulation between Jared Allen and Ausar Thompson. Max Strus's unbelievable hustle, James Harden's shooting fouls, and the late-game execution mistakes that shifted the momentum of this series are all broken down from an X's and O's perspective. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

People in this episode

Host: Coach Nick

Guest: Chip Clark

Topics covered

  • NBA
  • Cleveland Cavaliers
  • Detroit Pistons
  • overtime
  • game analysis
  • tactical adjustments

Keywords

  • Cavs vs Pistons
  • overtime thriller
  • Cade Cunningham
  • tactical adjustments
  • NBA analysis
  • game breakdown
  • James Harden
  • Max Strus

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