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NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 11
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 4 – Cleveland ties the series 
The Cleveland Cavaliers tied the series, beating the Detroit Pistons in Game 4. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 43 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover Mitchell only scored 4 points in the first half.
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / May 11
Donovan Mitchell's 39-point half lifts Cavs level with Pistons at 2-2
Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA-playoff-record-tying 39 points in the second half and finished with 43, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 12
Watch: Cavaliers tie series with crucial Game 4 win over Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers took over the second half on Monday to beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103 and tie the series 2-2. As is a growing theme in this postseason, the first season was largely a warm-up period for both offenses.
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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.
Thomas Bryant News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Cavaliers-Pistons Injury Update: Will Thomas Bryant Play in Game 4
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the NBA playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, had a tough test in the first round, beating the Toronto Raptors in seven games.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 11
Cavaliers Could Pursue Giannis Trade This Offseason Pending Outcome of Playoff Run
In the least surprising news of the 2026 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are now open to trade offers on former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN's Shams Charania confirms reports that the Bucks are open to moving on from their star player after an awkward season where his future with the team has been discussed quite a lot.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 11
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson delivered message to James Harden before big Game 3
James Harden looked like the closer the Cavaliers needed in Game 3. He delivered late buckets Saturday to push Cleveland past Detroit and swing the tone of the series.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 11
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Prediction & Odds | May 11, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers return home tonight looking to take full control of this second‑round matchup, while the Detroit Pistons enter Game 4 desperate to avoid falling into a daunting series deficit.
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.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
What Kenny Atkinson is noticing about Pistons that requires urgent Cavs ‘threat’
The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to get on the board with a win in Game 3, but they’re still trailing Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in their Eastern Conference semifinal NBA playoff series 2-1.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 11
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 4: Preview, Breakdown
“What chatter?" was the quote of the night from James Harden after Game 3 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons. It was a rollercoaster of a game for Cavs fans watching.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 11
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.
James Harden News / Total Pro Sports / May 11
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
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.
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.
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 / 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.
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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
James Harden re-emerges with huge fourth quarter to get Cavaliers on the board in East semis
When the Cleveland Cavaliers needed James Harden the most in Game 3, the divisive star delivered.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Stadium Rant / May 9
Could The Cleveland Cavaliers Be Heading For A Rebuild?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are looking down the barrel of a two-to-zero deficit against the Detroit Pistons, and nearing the end of another disappointing season.
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