Donovan Mitchell leads Cavaliers to blowout win over Pistons in Game 7 to reach East finals
Donovan Mitchell led the way with 26 points as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons on Sunday in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference finals.
DETROIT, MICHIGAN - MAY 17: Donovan Mitchell #45 of the Cleveland Cavaliers reacts during the fourth quarter against the Detroit Pistons in Game Seven of the Second Round of the NBA Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on May 17, 2026 in Detroit, Michigan. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
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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 New York Knicks. Game 1 of that series tips off Tuesday in New York.
Evan Mobley had 21 points and 12 rebounds for the Cavaliers, who advanced to the conference finals for the first time since 2018 and the ninth time in team history. It’s their deepest run since LeBron James’ final season with the franchise.
Daniss Jenkins scored 17 points, and Cade Cunningham and Duncan Robinson each finished with 13 for the Pistons, who fell one win shy of their first conference finals appearance since 2008 after forcing the deciding game with a Game 6 victory Friday night.
The Cavs dictated the pace from the opening tip and never allowed the Pistons to gain traction, then blew open a convincing Game 7 performance when Mitchell scored 15 in the third quarter.
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Losing by 30 at home in a Game 7? Gives me unfortunate flashbacks. I feel your pain, Pistons fans.
Hmmmm…so that ABC “error” in which they showed a clip of a Cavs v Knicks ECF game 1 BEFORE tipoff of Cavs v Pistons game 7 turned out to be prophetic. Hmmm👀🤔😆
And the Cavs didn't need "no show in late games" Harden . . . His box score was negligible. Knicks win in 5 or 6.