Cavaliers injury report: NONE — zero players listed across all statuses. Confirmed by multiple sources updated May 13: Beacon Journal live update (6:14 PM ET), Fear The Sword (May 12), Fox Sports 1340 WNCO, SI.com, and TWSN. James Harden's previously reported hand issue is no longer a concern — he is confirmed active. No late scratches, suspensions, or travel issues reported.
Per the Beacon Journal live update (6:14 PM ET, May 13), CLE is expected to deploy the same starting five used in all four games of this series:
Note: Fear The Sword (written May 12) listed Max Strus at SF, but the fresher Beacon Journal source (updated 6:14 PM ET May 13) lists Dean Wade — consistent with the confirmed Game 4 lineup per College Sports Network. Cleveland.com reporting confirms Atkinson has leaned on Wade as the SF starter throughout this series, crediting his size vs. Cunningham.
CLE has 2 full days rest (G4 was Monday May 11). Road game at Little Caesars Arena. CLE is 0-2 at this venue this series (G1: lost 101–111, G2: lost 97–107) and 0-5 on the road this entire postseason, per Beacon Journal.
CLE Advantages:
CLE Vulnerabilities:
Win-or-face-elimination pressure on the road. A CLE loss means DET leads 3-2 with G6 returning to Cleveland. Mitchell is chasing his first Conference Finals. The series winner faces the New York Knicks in the ECF, per Beacon Journal.
No suspensions, personal matters, travel disruptions, or load management scratches found as of ~6:15 PM ET. CLE travels to Detroit with a fully healthy, fully available roster.
Date: Wednesday, May 13, 2026 | Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit | Tip: 8:00 PM ET (ESPN) Series: Tied 2-2 (home team has won every game)
T-12h lines (captured ~10 hours ago):
T-2h lines (current, as of ~6:00 AM–9:30 AM ET game-day sources):
Line movement summary: The spread has moved ~1 full point toward Detroit (from -3.5/-4 to -4.5) since the early run, indicating sustained sharp/public money flowing onto the Pistons at home. The moneyline has also firmed (Detroit now as high as -190 at BetMGM). The total has remained flat at 211.5–212.5, with no meaningful directional shift. Win probability: ESPN model 70.1% Detroit; Dimers 63% Detroit.
(CBS Sports, May 13; USA Today/SportsbookWire BetMGM, May 13; DraftKings Network, May 13; OddsShark, May 13)
All three Pistons injury designations from the early run remain UNCHANGED as of game-day reporting. No players have been formally ruled out or cleared as of publication:
⚠️ Market flag — Robinson status: The spread movement to -4.5 despite Robinson's questionable designation suggests sharp money is pricing in his likely participation, OR that the home-court advantage story is strong enough to override the injury risk. If Robinson is ruled out at warmups, expect the spread to move back toward -3.5 and the total to dip slightly. Monitor official NBA injury report updates.
(CBS Sports, May 13; USA Today/SportsbookWire, May 13; OddsShark, May 13; Beacon Journal, May 13; Athlon Sports, May 13)
| Game | Date | Location | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| G1 | May 5 | Detroit | DET 111, CLE 101 — DET W |
| G2 | May 7 | Detroit | DET 107, CLE 97 — DET W |
| G3 | May 9 | Cleveland | CLE 116, DET 109 — CLE W |
| G4 | May 11 | Cleveland | CLE 112, DET 103 — CLE W |
Pattern: Home team is 4-0 SU. Series tied 2-2. Detroit is 5-1 at home in the 2026 playoffs. Cleveland is 0-5 on the road this postseason. Detroit held a 2-0 series lead and squandered it; both road losses were decisive. Cleveland was +17 in the third quarter of Game 4 after trailing by 4 at halftime — a Donovan Mitchell second-half explosion (43 pts, tied Sleepy Floyd's record for most points in a half with 39) was the turning point.
Historical note: Home-court favorites in Game 5 (tied series) are 94-27 SU and 66-55 ATS since May 2006. (OddsShark)
Detroit strengths at home:
Detroit vulnerabilities:
Pace/Total note: Games 3 and 4 both went Over (G4 Over cashed at 213.5). However, the Under is 6-of-9 in Detroit's last 9 home games as a favorite. Detroit's home defensive structure (99.3 PPG allowed) is an Under-friendly environment. Cleveland is 2-3 O/U on the road in the playoffs, averaging 99 PPG in Games 1-2 in Detroit. BetMGM total is 212.5 (Under -110 per USA Today/SportsbookWire). (USA Today/SportsbookWire, May 13)
Detroit is at home with a full 2-day rest after Game 4 (Monday, May 11 in Cleveland). No travel fatigue for Detroit. Cleveland travels to Detroit having won two straight — but is 0-5 SU on the road this postseason and enters a hostile environment at Little Caesars Arena.