Following their thrilling 3-1 series comeback in the first round against the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons were looking to set the tone in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against their bitter division rival, the Cleveland Cavaliers.  The Pistons, thriving on team chemistry, did just that, securing their first win to open a playoff series since 2008 with a 111-101 Game 1 win over the Cavaliers on Tuesday night. In addition to opening the series with a win, the Pistons also snapped their 12-game playoff losing streak against the Cavaliers. The streak goes back to the 2007 Eastern Conference Finals when a young LeBron James knocked off the Pistons. How Detroit Pistons Took Game 1 Against Cavaliers May 5, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) dunks in the second half against the Cleveland Cavaliers during game one of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.…