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Detroit was blown out 125-94 in Game 7 as the Pistons’ entire performance mirrored James Harden’s playoff struggles, culminating in a one-sided collapse that left little to analyze beyond a night of pervasive mistakes.
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.
Donovan Mitchell powered the Cavaliers to a 125-94 Game 7 win over the Pistons, securing Cleveland’s first Eastern Conference Finals appearance since LeBron James. Mitchell finished with 26 points, 6 rebounds and 8 assists, helping the Cavs overcome a turbulent postseason and setting up a matchup with the Knicks in the conference finals.
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.
SportsLine's projection model, boasting a strong NBA track record, projects Game 7 between the Cavaliers and Pistons with Detroit as a 4.5-point favorite and a 205.5 total. The model predicts the game will go Over and flags a spread edge with high probability (over 60%), while noting Detroit’s Duncan Robinson (back) and Caris LeVert (heel) are questionable. Tip-off is 8 p.m. ET at Little Caesars Arena.
Cleveland and Detroit meet in a decisive Game 7 to decide who reaches the East Finals, led by Cade Cunningham and Donovan Mitchell with James Harden in the mix; Cade’s energy after a long playoff grind and key contributions from unsung heroes Jarrett Allen, Max Strus and Daniss Jenkins could swing the outcome as the winner faces the Knicks on a tight turnaround at 8 p.m. ET on Prime Video.
Celtics’ Game 7 loss to the 76ers is attributed to how Jayson Tatum's injury was handled; Pierce and Garnett argue the last-minute decision to rule him out deprived teammates of proper prep and morale, a misstep they say may have cost Boston the game and hurt team chemistry.
Jarrett Allen dominated on both ends in a 114-102 Game 7 win over the Raptors, finishing with 22 points (7-8 in the restricted area), 19 rebounds, three blocks and two steals to anchor a stifling defense (101.4 rating). His effort helped Cleveland flip the narrative after previous postseason missteps and signals a potential deep playoff run, supported by improved possession discipline and resilience from the entire team.
Montreal defeated Tampa Bay 2-1 in a controversial Game 7, overcoming being outshot for much of the series as rookie Jakub Dobes outplayed Andrei Vasilevskiy and a late, swinging goal by Alex Newhook decided the outcome, sending the Canadiens to the next round in a series defined by one-goal margins.
Jarrett Allen poured in 22 points and pulled down 19 rebounds to lead the Cavaliers to a 114-102 Game 7 victory over the Raptors, out-rebounding Toronto 60-33 and advancing to the East semifinals; Cleveland got solid support from the rotation while Scottie Barnes continued to show growth for Toronto.
Cade Cunningham scored 32 points to lift the Detroit Pistons to a 114-92 Game 7 win over the Orlando Magic, completing a 3-1 series comeback and sending Detroit to the Eastern Conference Semifinals behind strong defense and balanced contributions from Duren, Harris and others as Orlando fought to stay in it.
Philadelphia's Paul George was upgraded to probable with an illness ahead of Game 7 against Boston, joining Joel Embiid (probable after post-surgery recovery) as the Sixers seek to close out the series. George has been a key two-way contributor in the series, averaging about 18 points, and delivered a standout defensive showing in Game 6, leaving his status crucial for Philadelphia’s chances on his 36th birthday.
Joel Embiid helps the Philadelphia 76ers rally from a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Boston Celtics 109-100 in Game 7, a win achieved as Jayson Tatum sat out with an injury.
Celtics star Jayson Tatum has been ruled out for Game 7 against the 76ers due to left knee stiffness, announced about 90 minutes before tip-off. With Tatum just 22 games into his return from an Achilles injury, it remains unclear who will replace him as Boston looks to close out Philadelphia after he left Game 6 for calf treatment and later described his leg as “a little stiff.”
Celtics star Jayson Tatum is listed as questionable with left knee stiffness for Game 7 against the 76ers, while Paul George is listed as probable due to illness, as the series tied 3-3 heads to Boston.