Cavaliers Eliminate Pistons in Game 7 of Eastern Conference Semifinals
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This loss marked Detroit's largest defeat of the season and in franchise Game 7 history. Cleveland advances to the Eastern Conference Finals.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday, May 17, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Pistons’ Game 7 loss represented their largest margin of defeat in a playoff or regular season game during the 2026 season and the franchise's largest Game 7 loss.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 13 points on 16 shots. The Cavaliers established a nine-point lead after the first quarter, extending it to 17 points by halftime and 26 points entering the fourth quarter. The deficit reached 35 points in the final period.
Detroit concluded the 2026 season with 60 regular-season wins, securing the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. This season marked the team's first trip to the second round of the playoffs since 2008. Jalen Duren, an All-Star this season, will enter restricted free agency, while Ausar Thompson becomes extension-eligible. Tobias Harris is an unrestricted free agent. The Pistons possess cap space, all future first-round picks, and the No. 21 pick in the upcoming June draft.
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