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Cade Cunningham’s workload is the pressure point that will decide Pistons-Cavaliers

The Pistons have enough toughness and enough defense to make Cleveland uncomfortable. The question is whether they have enough creation around Cade Cunningham to make that discomfort matter over a full series.

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For Pistons, actions need to speak louder than Cavs players’ words

The rivalry between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers stretches back so far that you have to conjure up names like Žydrūnas Ilgauskas, Darko Miličić, and LeBron James (remember that old timer?).

NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 5

Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Set To Face Off In Eastern Conference Playoff Series

There is regular-season basketball, and then there is the beautiful, nerve-wracking, ulcer-inducing spectacle of the NBA Playoffs. When the Cleveland Cavaliers step onto the floor at Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons this Tuesday, we aren’t just watching a basketball game.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5

Why Pistons will take down Cavs in 7 games after epic 3-1 comeback in 2026 NBA Playoffs

There is palpable relief on the Detroit Pistons’ bench and in their locker room. The Pistons were pushed to the limit by the upstart Orlando Magic and were forced to go seven games before the Eastern Conference’s No.

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The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?

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Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / May 5

Cavs at Pistons, Game 1: Preview, matchup, what to expect

So much for catching your breath. The Cavaliers survived a seven-game grind, took care of business at home, and now… right back at it. New opponent. New city.

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The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4

Three reasons Pistons-Cavaliers will be a series to remember

The Detroit Pistons will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting on Tuesday, and it's shaping up to be a meeting like no other.

Cade Cunningham's monster performance leads Pistons to second round

Cade Cunningham's words mean even more after Pistons' thrilling Game 7 win

Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris make history in Pistons' Game 7 win over Magic

Jarrett Allen's Game 7 performance matches LeBron James in Cavaliers' history

The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / May 4

Pistons reward HC J.B. Bickerstaff with contract extension

The Detroit Pistons are rewarding head coach J.B. Bickerstaff for all that he's done so far.

Cade Cunningham's monster performance leads Pistons to second round

Cade Cunningham, Tobias Harris make history in Pistons' Game 7 win over Magic

Three reasons Pistons-Cavaliers will be a series to remember

Magic may be spinning wheels with firing of Jamahl Mosley

The 'NBA First Round scoring record' quiz

Detroit Pistons News / Field Level Media / May 4

Coaching ties, tired legs in focus as Pistons open semis vs. Cavs

J.B. Bickerstaff spent four-plus years building Cleveland into a contender. Now he gets to try to dismantle it. Just two days after surviving a Game 7, the top-seeded Detroit Pistons open the Eastern Conference semifinals Tuesday night at home against the fourth-seeded Cleveland Cavaliers, the franchise that fired Bickerstaff two years ago.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Larry Brown Sports / May 4

J.B. Bickerstaff gets new contract after Pistons overcome 3-1 deficit

The Detroit Pistons somehow overcame a 3-1 deficit to defeat the Orlando Magic and advance to the semifinals in the Eastern Conference playoff picture.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 4

Pistons vs. Cavaliers Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Detroit Can Beat Cleveland

The No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons had to squeak by the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic in the form of a 3-1 first round series come back. Now that it's over, it's a relief just to be in the next round.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.

J.B. Bickerstaff News / Field Level Media / May 4

Pistons give coach JB Bickerstaff contract extension

The Detroit Pistons announced Monday that they extended the contract of head coach JB Bickerstaff. Terms of the extension were not disclosed. The Pistons

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The 'Active 30-point playoff games' quiz

The '5 3's on 50% shooting playoff games' quiz

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NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 4

Jalen Duren Gets Fan Support as Pistons Crowd Chants ‘Angel Reese’

While Detroit and Orlando were fighting for their first post-series win since 2008 and 2010, the rivalry between the two teams intensified with WNBA star Angel Reese in the mix.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / May 4

Pistons Notes: Tobias Harris, Jalen Duren, Cade Cunningham, Cavs

Tobias Harris is headed for free agency, but the Pistons forward is showing he remains a major factor. Harris scored 30 points in Sunday’s Game 7 win over the Magic, finishing the first-round series with averages of 21.6 points and 8.1 rebounds.

Cade Cunningham News / Detroit Pistons on SI / May 4

Detroit Pistons Quotes and Notes: What Cade Cunningham Said Following Game 7 Win

The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 116-94 in Game 7, completing a 3-1 series comeback and advancing to the Eastern Conference Semifinals to face the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Tobias Harris News / NBA Analysis Network / May 4

Tobias Harris gave the Detroit Pistons the balance they needed in Game 7

Detroit always had a star answer in this series. What it needed on Sunday was a second source of force, and Tobias Harris gave it one. Cade Cunningham still delivered 32 points and 12 assists, but Harris’ 30-point Game 7 was what kept Orlando from bending every possession toward one creator.