Cavaliers dismantle Pistons in Game 7 to earn Eastern Conference finals date with Knicks
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 of the NBA playoffs. This victory allows the Cavaliers to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018. They will face the New York Knicks in the next round, starting Tuesday.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, while Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill contributed 23 points each.
- ▪Cleveland outscored Detroit in the paint 58-34 and shot 50.6 percent from the field compared to Detroit's 35.3 percent.
- ▪The Cavaliers built a significant lead by dominating the game from the start, leading by as much as 35 points in the second half.
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NBA Cavaliers dismantle Pistons in Game 7 to earn Eastern Conference finals date with Knicks By Associated Press Published May 17, 2026, 11:24 p.m. ET DETROIT — Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals. The fourth-seeded Cavaliers ousted the East’s top seed and will face the third-seeded Knicks. Game 1 of that series tips off Tuesday in New York. 3 Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) shoots on Detroit Pistons guard Daniss Jenkins (24) in the first half during game seven of the second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena.
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