Cleveland thrash Pistons to reach Eastern finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 to advance to the NBA Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, while the Pistons' top scorer was Daniss Jenkins with 17 points. Cleveland will face the New York Knicks in the next round of the playoffs.
- ▪Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 4-3 series win against the Detroit Pistons.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points, contributing significantly to the victory.
- ▪The Cavaliers will play the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference finals.
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