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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.

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.

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The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

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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.

Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14

Donovan Mitchell Points Out One Glaring Issue Cavs Still Need To Fix After Game 5 Win

The Cleveland Cavaliers finally won a road game in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons. Although the Cavs had a huge comeback in the second half of the game at Little Caesars Arena, they certainly didn't make things easy on themselves.

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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.

Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14

Evan Mobley Explains Mindset Behind Cavs Wild Overtime Comeback vs. Pistons in Game 5

There were moments Wednesday night where it felt like the season’s momentum was slipping away from the Cleveland Cavaliers. A hostile road crowd. A nine-point deficit with just over three minutes remaining.

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NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 14

Pistons vs. Cavaliers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (May 15)

The Cleveland Cavaliers front office will be a happy unit now. Having landed James Harden in a blockbuster trade, the Cavaliers were aiming for a strong postseason run.

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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14

Barkley steals the show with Strus line after Cavs beat Pistons

Charles Barkley steals the show with Max Strus line after Cavs beat Pistons in Game 5

Barkley just couldn't help but move away from the serious talk to say something that perhaps people were thinking but not saying out loud.

James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 OT win over Pistons on monumental night

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James Harden News / HITC / May 14

Former NFL star slams James Harden’s flopping, says it is ‘tiring and old’

Louis Riddick called out James Harden after another foul-hunting moment left him frustrated during the NBA playoffs. The criticism stood out because it came from a former NFL player and ESPN analyst who made clear he still loves watching basketball.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14

How the Cavaliers Finally Won Their First Road Game of 2026 Playoffs in Game 5

The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a much-needed road win, their first of the playoffs, with a 117-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden was one of three Cavs to score 20 points or more as he logged a team-leading 30 points in the overtime victory.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 14

James Harden gave the Cavaliers the late-game offense Donovan Mitchell could not

The Cavaliers were down nine with under three minutes left on May 13th in Detroit and still walked out with a 117-113 overtime win. That comeback did not happen because Donovan Mitchell had another takeover quarter.

NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 14

Mics Catch Lisa Salters Urging James Harden to ‘Work on Free Throws’ as Cavs Star Admits Missed Opportunity vs. Pistons

This is what the Cleveland Cavaliers brought in James Harden for. The Beard unleashed 30 points in the Cavaliers’ miracle win against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 14

Cavs Notes: Game 5 win, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, James Harden

The Cavaliers looked finished late. Then they looked like a team with a great deal of belief. Cleveland erased a nine-point deficit in the final minutes, stunned the Pistons 117-113 in overtime, and grabbed a 3-2 series lead on the road.

NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 14

NBA Pool Report Addresses Missed Foul Debate After Pistons’ Overtime Loss to Cavaliers

There was an online debate among fans during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 on Wednesday. With the clock winding down, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell drove to the basket to try to go for the win, with the score tied at 103.

James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 14