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James Harden’s foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial Game 6 moment

James Harden got hit with some karmic justice on Friday in a potential closeout game for his Cleveland Cavaliers. The former league MVP appeared to take a dive after attempting a three-point shot midway through the fourth quarter in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.

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Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, turnovers, Game 7

The Cavaliers’ season comes down to one game. Yes, once again. They had a chance to close it out at home and punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 16

Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 6 – Donovan Mitchell has to step up

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn’t close out their series with the Detroit Pistons. Now everything is on the line Sunday night. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15

Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6 Loss Against Detroit Pistons

Friday night possessed a huge opportunity for the Cavaliers to close out the Detroit Pistons and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.

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Dean Wade News / Bleacher Report / May 15

Watch: Wade slipped in the same spot Harden fell

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 15

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham has carried the Detroit Pistons all season. With that season on the verge of ending, the Pistons' bench came through in a big way in their 115-94 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to extend their time in the NBA playoffs.

James Harden's foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial moment

NBA defends the no-call that forced Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 OT

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Lucky fan drains $10,000 half court shot during Game 6

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to muster up the same courage they showed in Game 5 to close out the Eastern Conference Semifinals at home in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15

Cavaliers Dealing With Various Illnesses Ahead of Massive Game 6 vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers are potentially one game away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals but now face another hurdle in their pursuit. The last thing Cavaliers fans want to hear is that their players are injured or sick.

James Harden News / NBA Analysis Network / May 15

James Harden’s defense has become Cleveland’s late-game answer against Detroit

Cleveland closed Game 5 on a 13-0 run, and the most useful part of that finish was not a surprise scoring binge. It was the fact that Detroit kept trying to bring James Harden into the action and Cleveland still survived the possession.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15

Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent over 400 fans to attend Game 5 in Detroit. He sent them via bus to Detroit all expenses paid to cheer on their team, and it worked.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15

NBA defends no-call that forced Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 OT

The NBA has defended the referees’ decision not to call a foul on a controversial play in the final seconds of regulation in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.

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The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

The No. 1 pick is the prize of the draft. That's obvious, but sometimes, the second pick can be almost, or even more, valuable. These are the greatest No.

Dan Gilbert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

Dan Gilbert goes all out for Cavs fans with massive Pistons series gesture

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal clash against the Detroit Pistons having gone 0-5 on the road thus far in this year’s playoffs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

Cavs’ Max Strus breaks silence on Charles Barkley’s viral admission

Max Strus was instrumental in powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to an all-important 117-113 OT win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.

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Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / May 14

Donovan Mitchell, Cavs take nothing for granted at home for Game 6 vs. Pistons

Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one win away from exorcising the ghost of playoffs past, but he knows that victory will not come easy. The Cavaliers lead their Eastern Conference semifinal series over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 3-2, setting up a potential clincher in Game 6 on Friday night in Cleveland.

NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 14

Cavaliers Hit By Sickness Ahead Of Crucial Game Against Pistons

Following an impressive comeback victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand on the cusp of victory. If they can just close out the Pistons on Friday, at home, it will send the team to its first Conference Finals since 2018.

Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14

NBA’s L2M report agrees with Jarrett Allen no-call during Cavs-Pistons Game 5

The 117-113 Game 5 overtime win for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Detroit Pistons came with much controversy. Largely due to what many believed was a bogus no-call on Cavs’ center Jarrett Allen for allegedly tripping/fouling Pistons’ forward Ausar Thompson in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, which sent the game to overtime.

James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14

Cavaliers One Win Away From Validating James Harden Trade

After the Cavaliers won their first road playoff game of the 2026 postseason on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Charles Barkley had one message for Cleveland on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” postgame coverage.

Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / May 14

Evan Mobley proves that the Cavs can win now

DETROIT — Trading Darius Garland for James Harden was as much a bet on this current group as it was on Harden. Specifically, it was a gamble on Evan Mobley being good enough to handle postseason pressure right now, not in three or four years.

NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 14

Charles Barkley Makes Hilarious Max Strus-Tom Brady Comparison

Charles Barkley is known for his unfiltered humor and once again stole the show this time comparing Cavaliers star Max Strus’ good looks to NFL legend Tom Brady.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Kendrick Perkins Puts Donovan Mitchell on Notice About His Playoff Legacy

The pressure cooker is officially on for Donovan Mitchell. With the Cleveland Cavaliers deep in a tight playoff run against the Detroit Pistons, conversation has shifted from highlights to legacy talk, and Kendrick Perkins is making sure of it.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14

Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Winners and Losers After First Playoff Road Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their first road victory of the playoffs on Wednesday night, defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in Game 5. This game went down to the wire, with the Cavaliers storming back late to force overtime after trailing for most of the game.