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Cleveland overwhelmed Detroit 125-94 in Game 7 at the Pistons’ home, ending Detroit’s 60-win season; Cade Cunningham summed up the heartbreak with a blunt remark after the loss as the Pistons struggled from the start, shot 35.3%, and trailed by as many as 35, sending the Cavaliers to the East finals.
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers routed the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7, sending Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals.
Cleveland closed out Detroit 125-95 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018, led by Donovan Mitchell’s balanced all-around play (26 points, 8 assists) and Jarrett Allen’s inside aggression, with Mobley and Sam Merrill providing supporting scoring as Cleveland showcased defense and inside-out offense.
The Pistons rode a surprising regular season to a first playoff series win but were swept in seven by Cleveland, exposing a need for more shooting and playmaking around Cade Cunningham. The big question is how to handle Jalen Duren’s restricted free agency without undermining the core, while adding perimeter firepower through free agency or trades using LeVert’s expiring deal and Detroit’s ample cap space and draft capital. With Ausar Thompson delivering elite defense but limited offense, Detroit must decide on retaining Tobias Harris and Javonte Green or moving on, and use their draft assets (including a 2026 No. 21 pick via a swap) to land a reliable second creator to complement Cunningham.
Donovan Mitchell sparked the Cavaliers to a Game 7 win over the Pistons with 26 points and 8 assists, showing a balanced playoff masterclass as Cleveland’s frontcourt of Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley provided a dominant, physical front line. Detroit’s Sam Merrill had a hot start with 23 points, but Mitchell’s leadership and Cleveland’s depth sealed the series as the Cavs advanced.
Detroit forced a deciding Game 7 by swapping Isaiah Stewart out of the late rotation and riding Paul Reed’s energy off the bench as Jalen Duren finally delivered a late surge. Duren posted 15 points, 11 rebounds and 3 blocks while scoring crucial fourth-quarter buckets, and Reed added 17 points in 16 minutes to tilt the game in Detroit’s favor, yielding a plus-eight on the floor. Stewart played just four minutes and didn’t score, highlighting the Cavaliers’ coach’s bold rotation shake-up. The Pistons now face a tough lineup decision for the series finale in Detroit, with Duren’s restricted free-agent status and Reed’s breakout performance weighing on the coach’s choices.
Cavaliers blow a golden opportunity in Game 6, falling 21 points at home as Donovan Mitchell shoots 20 times but cannot impose his scoring or create for teammates, exposing a dependence on him and a lack of offensive counters. Detroit’s Cade Cunningham leads a more balanced attack, energizing the Pistons and forcing a decisive Game 7 in Detroit while Mitchell’s struggles become harder to ignore.
The Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime to take a 3-2 lead in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with James Harden scoring 30 and Donovan Mitchell adding 21 (seven in OT) while Max Strus had 20 and Evan Mobley 19-8-8; Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 39, and the Pistons now face elimination in Game 6 in Cleveland, with a potential Game 7 back on Detroit’s home floor if Detroit wins.
Scripps Sports inked its first full-time NBA local broadcast deal with the Detroit Pistons, moving Pistons games to over-the-air WMYD TV20 Detroit and distributing via its Michigan affiliate network, with a direct-to-consumer streaming plan to be announced later; TV20 will produce games plus pre/post content and a Pistons-focused weekly program. Financial terms and deal length were not disclosed, and the deal is likely short-term as teams consider a centralized local broadcast platform for 2027-28.
Donovan Mitchell poured in 43 points, including 21 in the third as Cleveland erased a halftime deficit with a 22-0 run to beat Detroit and even the series at 2-2, aided by James Harden's 25 points and 11 assists. Evan Mobley anchored the defense with five blocks and three steals, while the Cavs won the turnover and second-chance battles to seize control and set up a pivotal Game 5 in Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell scored 39 in the second half as Cleveland surged past Detroit with a 22-0 run to win Game 4 and tie the series at 2-2 (112-103). Mitchell had 21 in the third quarter after a rough first half, finishing with 43 points, while James Harden added 24 points and 11 assists; Caris LeVert and Paul Reed also contributed off the bench as the Cavaliers exploded in the third period and stole momentum heading into Game 5 in Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell erupted for 43 points as Cleveland ripped off a 23-0 run in the third quarter to beat Detroit and tie the series, with Mobley thriving on both ends and Harden facilitating the offense as the Cavs flipped the game in the second half after a slow start.
Donovan Mitchell exploded for 43 points, with 39 coming in the second half, as the Cavaliers erased a halftime deficit and beat the Pistons 112-103 to even the Eastern Conference semis at 2-2, sparked by a 23-0 run to start the third and extending his reputation as a clutch playoff scorer.
Donovan Mitchell scored 43 on 50% shooting, including five 3-pointers, and Cleveland used a historic 25-0 third-quarter run to beat Detroit 112-103, tying the series at 2-2. Evan Mobley added 17 points and five blocks, while Cade Cunningham had 19 points for the Pistons. The series heads to Detroit for Game 5.
The Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals, with James Harden delivering key late shots and Max Strus making a pivotal steal for a go-ahead layup. Donovan Mitchell scored 35 points with 10 rebounds, while Cade Cunningham nearly had a postseason triple-double (27 points, 10 rebounds, 10 assists) but committed eight turnovers as Cleveland closed the game strong and cut Detroit’s series lead to 2-1. The Cavaliers will host Game 4 on Monday.