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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 18
Donovan Mitchell got the attention — Cleveland cashed in everywhere else
Donovan Mitchell still paced the Cavs with 26 points, but the bigger issue for Detroit was that Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23. The Pistons simply couldn’t make up the difference, no matter how many defenders they threw at Mitchell.
Sam Merrill News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
From Surviving a Brutal Attack in Nicaragua to Becoming Cleveland’s Game 7 Hero: Sam Merrill’s Incredible Journey
There was a time when Sam Merrill walked away from basketball. Long before becoming Cleveland’s unlikely Game 7 spark plug, Merrill spent two years in Nicaragua on a religious mission, far from NBA arenas and bright lights.
The 'No. 2-scorers by NBA champion' quiz
How many "second fiddles" from every NBA champion in the post-merger era can you name in six minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Cavs Notes: Sam Merrill, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, East finals
Nothing has come easy for the Cavaliers. Seven games in Round 1. Seven more in Round 2. Physical teams. Real pressure. No shortcuts. They’re not complaining.
The best homegrown player for every NBA franchise
As an NBA fan, it hits different when a team's best player is a guy the franchise nurtured from the very start. There's a greater attachment to stars who have been there since the start, who have bled the team's colors since the start of their careers.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 18
Cavs’ Donovan Mitchell: Just one step closer to our goal
It took a while. Longer than Donovan Mitchell wanted. Longer than the Cavaliers expected. But it finally happened. Mitchell delivered 26 points, eight assists and six rebounds as Cleveland rolled past Detroit in Game 7, punching a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time in his career.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Ranking the remaining NBA playoff teams heading into the conference finals
With one more series in each conference until the NBA Finals, the four remaining teams have a clear path to a title.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 18
3 Reasons Cleveland Cavaliers Can Actually Upset New York Knicks
After surviving two Game 7 battles, the Cleveland Cavaliers can’t afford to make it three in a row. Waiting for them in the Eastern Conference Finals will
The 'Most NBA Game 7 points' quiz
How many of the NBA players to score at least 100-combined points in Game 7's since the NBA/ABA merger in 1976-77 can you name in seven minutes?
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Kenny Atkinson Reveals How Dan Gilbert Sparked Jarrett Allen’s Huge Game 7 Performance
What happened in Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons was the tipping point in the controversial, competitive rush that has been building. The Cavs outscored the hosts 125-94 in the crucial game, while one of the best hands came from superstar center Jarrett Allen.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Fear The Sword / May 18
Why do the Cavaliers forget about Jarrett Allen and Evan Mobley? 
Dinners should not be where revelations take place. After a Saturday night meal, Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert told head coach Kenny Atkinson that Jarrett Allen was the team’s spark.
The most unlikely 50-point games in NBA history
If an NBA player ends a game with 30 points, that's generally a great night. 40 points is fantastic, and 50 points is an event. That's especially true when that type of scoring outburst comes from an unexpected source.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 18
Donovan Mitchell matches Kobe Bryant’s Game 7 feat unseen for over 20 years
The Cleveland Cavaliers booked their place in the conference semifinals with a 125-94 road win over the Detroit Pistons last Sunday night. Cleveland will now face the New York Knicks after a Game 7 built on collective production, in which four Cavaliers players scored at least 20 points, while Detroit had no player reach that mark.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Donovan Mitchell Hilariously Trolls Jarrett Allen During Postgame Press Conference
The Cleveland Cavaliers displayed an out-and-out team game to eliminate the Detroit Pistons. Till now, James Harden had been a pillar for the team. But while the 36-year-old had little success in Game 7, Donovan Mitchell and Jarrett Allen took matters into their own hands.
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / May 18
Report: Cavs plan to re-sign James Harden this offseason
As anticipated, the Cleveland Cavaliers are expected to re-sign guard James Harden once free agency starts, according to ESPN’s Brian Windhorst. The Cavs traded Darius Garland at the trade deadline to acquire Harden, a major shake-up that shifted the outlook of the team for the near future.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 18
Cavaliers vs. Knicks Game 1 – 2026 NBA ECF: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Update (May 19)
Donovan Mitchell shrugged off all the negativity to guide the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 125-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons. Winning the series 4-3, Cleveland is now ready for the Eastern Conference Finals.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Watch: Donovan Mitchell’s fiancee had a Game 7 scare
Donovan Mitchell had an unexpected interaction with his fiancée, Coco Jones, during Sunday’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 18
Cavaliers Beat Pistons in Game 7 To Advance to Eastern Conference Finals
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in game seven of the Eastern Conference semifinals at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. With the win, the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018.
Sam Merrill News / NBA Analysis Network / May 18
Sam Merrill’s 23 points gave Cleveland the spacing punch Detroit stopped controlling
Sam Merrill’s 23 points were the most ever by a Cavaliers reserve in a playoff game, and they arrived in the exact spots Detroit had been trying to shut off all series.
Dan Gilbert News / EssentiallySports / May 18
'He Hit It on the Head': Cavs HC Reveals Eye-Opening Dinner With Owner Dan Gilbert That Helped Avoid Game 7 Elimination
Even though Donovan Mitchell had a game-high 26 points, solely relying on him wouldn’t have led to a whooping 125-94 win. Game 7 once again called for Jarrett Allen, who did not disappoint with his 23 points and seven rebounds, his highest of the playoffs and only the third time in 14 games he has scored 20.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Donovan Mitchell’s old prediction resurfaces after beating Pistons in Game 7
Donovan Mitchell proved he was a man of his word on Sunday as he led the Cleveland Cavaliers to the Eastern Conference Finals. Mitchell powered his team to a resounding 125-94 victory over the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 in front of a stunned home crowd at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 18
Kenny Atkinson Explains How Cavaliers Solved Turnovers Problem By Targeting Ausar Thompson
The Cleveland Cavaliers have managed to stun the Detroit Pistons by blowing them out in Game 7 to close out the elimination game of their second-round series with a 125-94 win on the road.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 18
Pistons learned a lesson in tough Game 7 loss to Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons had high hopes heading into Game 7 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, but things went the other way as the team fell hard, losing 125-94.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 17
Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert creates a home-court advantage on the road
The Cleveland Cavaliers won two road games in Detroit to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. Their owner made sure the Cavs got to see some friendly faces in the Motor City.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18
Cavaliers have reportedly already made decision on James Harden
The Cleveland Cavaliers do not yet know how their season will end, but they appear ready to commit to Harden.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 17
Where to Watch Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 7 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown
Game 7 once again. Yet another big game for the Cleveland Cavaliers to play if they want to make it to the next round. This time however, the Cavs have to win on the road.
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