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The Cavaliers’ cleanest answer to Detroit is still their spacing, not their size

Cleveland kept hearing that this series would be decided by physicality. Through three games, the cleaner pattern has been simpler. The team that has shot better from 3 has won every game, and the Cavaliers only got back into the series when their offense created in-rhythm threes out of paint touches in Game 3.

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James Harden Injury Update: Will Cavaliers Star Play Monday Night vs. Pistons?

The matchup between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons just took an interesting turn. After losing the initial couple of games, the Pistons were hoping for a clean sweep.

Kenny Atkinson News / Fear The Sword / May 11

Kenny Atkinson revealed what the key is for Cavs in Game 4 vs. Pistons

INDEPENDENCE — The Cleveland Cavaliers won Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons, but in a way that their head coach called “unsustainable” 15 minutes after the final buzzer.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / May 10

NBA backs no-call on James Harden shot in Cavs’ Game 3 win

The Cavaliers got what they needed in Game 3. They made shots late, including a big one from James Harden, and trimmed the series deficit against the Pistons to 2-1.

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Josh Hart takes dig at Philadelphia fans after Knicks fan takeover

Knicks guard Josh Hart threw some serious shade at Philadelphia following the Knicks' Game 4 win over the Sixers on Sunday to complete the sweep.

Remarkable 3-point performance helps Knicks rout 76ers, complete sweep

Knicks' three-point barrage in Game 4 sends 76ers home

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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 / Field Level Media / May 10

After strong finish, Cavaliers set sights on leveling Pistons series

A classic one-on-one duel between star guards James Harden and Cade Cunningham decided Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Harden scored seven points in the final 90 seconds, allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull out a 116-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons for their first victory in the series.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 10

Donovan Mitchell Explains Why Cavaliers Trusted James Harden in Game 3

For much of the game, Donovan Mitchell looked like the player carrying the Cavaliers offensively. Mitchell finished with 35 points, 10 rebounds and four

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 10

Pistons vs. Cavaliers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (May 11)

The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for Game 4 of their conference semifinals series. The Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 4 will tip off at 8:00 PM EDT on 11th May at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.

NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 10

10 Takeaways from Cavs Game 4 win over Pistons: Cleveland shows they can match Detroit’s physicality

CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell chased Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Duncan Robinson around screens to the baseline corner late in the second quarter. Mitchell beat Robinson to the spot and bumped him straight into his own bench as a punishment for making him work so hard defensively.

Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 10

20 Stats to explain Cavs Game 3 win over Pistons: Donovan Mitchell scoring outburst opened up Cleveland’s offense

CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out a 116-109 Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons thanks to 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and clutch shotmaking from James Harden.

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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.

Max Strus News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10

‘Maniac competitor’ Max Strus never said die in Cavs’ critical Game 3 win vs. Pistons

Any time the Detroit Pistons were chewing into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ momentum in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, Max Strus was there to swing it right back.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10

Cade Cunningham sends critical message after Pistons' Game 3 loss to Cavaliers

The Detroit Pistons were hoping to go 3-0 in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but instead, the Cavs gave their hometown crowd a show in a 116-109 victory.

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Pistons vs Cavs: Cade Cunningham doesn't mince words after Game 2 win

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James Harden News / Fear The Sword / May 9

James Harden’s Game 3 heroics to keep Cavs season alive show why he’s a winner

CLEVELAND — James Harden was the last player on the practice floor after the Cleveland Cavaliers’ lone tune-up between Games 2 and 3 of their first-round series against the Toronto Raptors.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

Cavs’ Cade Cunningham gives flowers to ‘all-timer’ James Harden after Game 3

Cade Cunningham delivered his props to James Harden following the latter’s clutch heroics in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons on Saturday afternoon.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9

Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Cavs get back into series, Thunder push Lakers to the brink

The NBA playoffs continued on Saturday with two Game 3s.

Lakers HC JJ Redick sends message after Game 3 loss to Thunder

LeBron James, Lakers will have to make NBA history to win series

Victor Wembanyama takes over, Spurs grab 2-1 lead vs. Timberwolves

Wembanyama reaches new heights in Game 3 win

Referee had to be held back in Game 3 confrontation with Chris Finch

Donovan Mitchell News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9

Donovan Mitchell helps Cavs keep Finals hopes alive with clutch Game 3

The Cleveland Cavaliers were in desperate need of a victory on Saturday afternoon against the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of their Eastern Conference Semifinal series after dropping both of the opening games in the Motor City.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 9

Inside the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 3 Win Over the Detroit Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a crucial 116-109 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 to shave Detroit's semifinals series lead to just one game. Donovan Mitchell kept his strong scoring run going with a team-leading 35 points, which marked his fourth game with 30 or more this postseason and second in a row following a loss in Game 2.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 9

3 Takeaways From the Cleveland Cavaliers Clutch Win in Game Three

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally come on top against the Detroit Pistons in a 116-109 victory for their first win of the second round. It wasn’t always pretty.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 9

Dennis Schroder had the craziest flop of the NBA playoffs

Dennis Schroder was flopping around like a fish out of water during Saturday’s game. The Cleveland Cavaliers guard Schroder went viral in Saturday’s Game 3 against the Detroit Pistons for a generational flop.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 9

Cavs find rhythm, flip script behind shot-making in Game 3 win

For two games, it felt like the Cavaliers were playing uphill. Every miss a little louder. Every mistake a little heavier. Saturday finally flipped that feeling. The Cavs didn’t reinvent anything in a 116-109 Game 3 win over the Pistons.