It's Game 7, and we have a bet locked in as the Cavaliers and legacies are on the line against the Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are set to face off in a decisive Game 7 of their NBA playoff series, with both teams' seasons on the line. The Cavaliers are looking to recover after a poor performance in Game 6, while the Pistons aim to continue their gritty playoff run. James Harden's legacy is under scrutiny due to his historically low shooting percentages in elimination games.
- ▪The Cavaliers lost Game 6 after previously winning Game 5 on the road, breaking their earlier trend of not winning away games this postseason.
- ▪James Harden has shot 35.3% overall and 22.2% from three in Game 7s, with only 34 points scored across his last three such games.
- ▪The Pistons have shown resilience in high-pressure situations, with Cade Cunningham leading the team and Jalen Duren providing increased support in Game 6.
- ▪This is the fourth Game 7 of the 2026 NBA playoffs, highlighting a competitive postseason despite criticism of the regular season.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell and James Harden's legacies are seen as being on the line, especially given Harden's underwhelming Game 7 track record.
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NBA Playoffs It's Game 7, and we have a bet locked in as the Cavaliers and legacies are on the line against the Pistons Harden's Game 7 history shows 35.3% shooting and 22.2% from three in elimination games By David Troy Fox News Published May 16, 2026 1:46pm EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Charles Barkley FIRES BACK at Stephen A. Smith After LeBron Comments Dan Dakich breaks down the latest NBA media firestorm as Charles Barkley calls out Stephen A. Smith over his criticism of LeBron James and the Memphis controversy. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! The NBA takes a lot of flak for having meaningless games, and I can definitely understand it, watching on a random Wednesday in January.
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