Detroit Pistons took the lineal NBA belt on May 15, 2026, beating Cleveland Cavaliers 115–94 on the road in the playoffs. It is reign 3,239 in the belt's history and the 148th for the franchise.
Cleveland Cavaliers had held it since May 9, 2026: 6 days and 2 defenses.
Detroit Pistons last held the belt in 2025–26, 6 days before this one; that reign lasted 10 days with 4 defenses.
The reign lasted 2 days and 0 defenses, ending May 17, 2026 against Cleveland Cavaliers.
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3,239Reign number
148thReign for the franchise
0Defenses
2Days held