Cavaliers Eliminate Pistons in Game 7, Advance to Conference Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-95 in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists, while Detroit struggled offensively.
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-95 in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, May 17, 2026, advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavaliers established a 20-point lead in the first half and extended it to 35 points.
Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, 6 rebounds, and 8 assists. Jarrett Allen added 23 points, and Evan Mobley contributed 21 points for Cleveland. For the Pistons, no player scored more than 18 points. Cade Cunningham recorded 13 points, shooting 0-for-7 from three-point range. Tobias Harris went 0-for-6 from the field.
Cleveland outperformed Detroit in rebounds, turnovers, assists, and steals. This victory marks the Cavaliers' progression beyond the second round of the playoffs, a stage they had not surpassed in previous seasons. The Pistons' season concludes in the second round.
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