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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.
Detroit’s season concludes with a 125-94 Game 7 loss to Cleveland, exposing offensive gaps despite a 60-win regular season. Cade Cunningham carried a heavy playoff load while Jalen Duren underperformed and enters restricted free agency; Ausar Thompson is set for extension talks as Detroit confirms its plan to keep coach J.B. Bickerstaff and rebuild around Cunningham, Duren and Thompson in a pivotal offseason and draft.
Cleveland defeated Detroit 125-94 in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals, where they’ll face the New York Knicks. Donovan Mitchell led with 26 points, while Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill added 23 each; Cade Cunningham scored 13 for Detroit as the Cavs controlled the game and dominated the paint, earning their first conference finals appearance since 2018.
Donovan Mitchell delivers a mature, all-around Game 7 performance to lift the Cavaliers past the Pistons and clinch a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Mobley and Allen providing heavy support and contributors like Dean Wade, Sam Merrill and Max Strus chipping in as Cleveland seals the series.
Donovan Mitchell spearheads Cleveland with 26 points and 8 assists (zero turnovers), Jarrett Allen dominates the paint with 23 points and 7 rebounds, and Sam Merrill adds 23 points with five 3-pointers as the Cavaliers blow out Detroit by 31 in Game 7 to reach the East Finals, while the Pistons’ season ends and their young core gains playoff experience.
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.
Detroit forced a decisive Game 7 by beating Cleveland 115-94 in Cleveland to knot the Eastern Conference semifinal at 3-3, with Jalen Duren posting 15 points, 11 rebounds and three blocks as part of his playoff-double-double pace. The Cavs got 23 from James Harden but struggled beyond their top four scorers, while Detroit shot 52% overall and 44% from three. Injury notes linger for both teams (Huerter and Robinson for Detroit, LeVert for Cleveland were listed questionable for Game 7). Latest betting lines put Detroit at -185 on the moneyline, -4.5 spread and a 205.5 total (open 206.5). Rotoworld’s projections lean Pistons on the moneyline and spread and under on the total. Tipoff is Sunday, May 17 at 8:10 PM ET from Little Caesars Arena, with Amazon Prime Video carrying the broadcast.
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.
Spurs defeated the Timberwolves 139-109 to win the Western Conference semifinal 4-2 and advance to a West Finals showdown with Oklahoma City, while the Pistons beat the Cavaliers 115-94 to tie the series at 3-3 and force a decisive Game 7 in Cleveland. Friday’s results also showcased Detroit’s strong bench (Robinson 14 points) and Ausar Thompson’s 10 points/9 rebounds, with Victor Wembanyama contributing 19 on limited minutes and a productive 3-point stretch from Fox, Castle and Vassell. Harden had 23 points but eight turnovers, and Donovan Mitchell’s late-series production waned. The next schedule lists Cavaliers at Pistons on Sunday at 8 p.m. ET.
Detroit overwhelmed Cleveland with relentless defense and a Cade Cunningham-led attack, beating the Cavaliers 115-94 to force a Game 7. The Pistons controlled the paint (48-29) and forced 18 Cavs turnovers, while bench scoring (48 points) and 17 points from Paul Reed helped spark the win. Cunningham had 21 points and eight assists, with Jalen Duren adding 15 points and 11 rebounds as Detroit leaned on its depth to even the series heading into a decisive seventh game.
Two crucial Friday games on Prime Video featured Detroit beating Cleveland 115-94 to even the series at 3-3 and force a Game 7 in Detroit, while Minnesota and San Antonio battled in Game 6 with the Spurs taking an early lead, setting up two decisive finales on Sunday.
Detroit faces elimination on the road in Cleveland for Game 6. The game is at 7 p.m. ET on Prime Video, with the Pistons listed at +3.5. Projected Pistons lineup: Cade Cunningham, Duncan Robinson, Ausar Thompson, Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren; Cavaliers: James Harden, Donovan Mitchell, Dean Wade, Evan Mobley, Jarrett Allen. Detroit is hoping to channel its earlier series performance and extend the drama, but the Cavaliers have been strong at Rocket Arena in these playoffs.
Detroit faces an elimination game in Cleveland, needing a stronger supporting cast around Cade Cunningham after a taxing series and turnover-heavy stretch; Tobias Harris and a group of bench contributors could help, Donovan Mitchell aims to notch his first conference finals with help from teammates like Harden, and the crucial fourth quarter is expected to decide the outcome as both teams battle for control.
Detroit’s playoff bid took a hit when a late regulation sequence featured a no-call on a potential foul by Jarrett Allen on Ausar Thompson, keeping the game live and sending it to overtime where Cleveland pulled away 117-113. Officials said the contact was incidental and not a foul, with the league set to review in the L2M. Tobias Harris gave Detroit a brief lead with a go-ahead 3 with about three minutes left, but the Pistons couldn’t score again in regulation. Cade Cunningham had 39 for Detroit, while Donovan Mitchell led Cleveland with 21 as the Cavaliers remained unbeaten at home and moved within one win of the Eastern Conference finals.
The Detroit Pistons revealed a new local TV rights deal with Scripps Sports beginning in 2026-27, returning Pistons games to free, over-the-air TV on WMYD TV20 Detroit plus cable/sat availability; the package includes pre-season and regular-season games, a weekly Pistons show, and cross‑platform content with a planned streaming option, with no paid subscription required for local fans.