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Cavaliers Defeat Pistons, Advance to Conference Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Detroit Pistons, securing a spot in the Eastern Conference Finals. LeBron James scored a game-high 34 points in the series-clinching victory.
05/20/2026 · Charlestown edition
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Why it matters locally: The Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals where they will face either the Atlanta Hawks or the Boston Celtics. This will likely draw widespread interest and viewership in Massachusetts.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 102-90, winning the series 4-0. LeBron James led all scorers with 34 points, also contributing 12 rebounds. Kyrie Irving added 25 points for the Cavaliers. Kevin Love scored 24 points and grabbed 14 rebounds. For the Pistons, Tobias Harris scored a team-high 23 points. The Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals, where they will face the winner of the Atlanta Hawks-Boston Celtics series.Related Topics
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