Detroit Pistons flop in brutal Game 7 loss to Cavaliers in East semi
The Detroit Pistons faced a disappointing end to their season with a significant loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. The Pistons struggled offensively, shooting only 35.3% overall and failing to display their usual defensive intensity. This 29-point defeat marks the franchise's worst loss in a Game 7, overshadowing their previous record from the 2005 NBA Finals.
- ▪The Pistons lost to the Cavaliers 125-94 in Game 7.
- ▪They shot just 35.3% overall and 30.8% from three-point range.
- ▪Cade Cunningham had a disappointing performance, scoring only 13 points.
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