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Cleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / May 8

'You Shrink' - Stephen A. Smith Calls Out James Harden After Playoff Loss

ESPN's Stephen A. Smith chose violence this Friday when talking about Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden. Harden had a miserable performance in Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 10 points, four turnovers and three assists.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 8

Winners and Losers From Cavaliers Game 2 Loss vs. Pistons

Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals seemed like deja vu for Cavs fans as Detroit took another early lead on Cleveland, leading 25-18 after the first quarter.

NBA News / HITC / May 8

James Harden branded ‘washed’ after viral Game 2 moment vs Detroit

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 107-97 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, leaving them trailing 2-0 in the series, and attention quickly turned towards James Harden after another difficult postseason outing in Game 2.

Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most 25-point NBA Playoff games' quiz

How many of the NBA franchise single-season leaders in 25-point playoff games can you name in five minutes?

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The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker

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 / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8

Donovan Mitchell promptly defends maligned Cavs teammate after Game 2 loss to Pistons

After a reporter asked Jarrett Allen about Evan Mobley’s one rebound in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series, Donovan Mitchell felt the need to grab the microphone to set things straight about his teammate’s impact.

James Harden News / Hoops Wire / May 8

Cavs still believe in James Harden: ‘We’re not sitting here worried’

The numbers are not pretty. The Cavaliers’ belief has not changed. James Harden’s postseason struggles continued in the Cavs’ 107-97 road loss to the Pistons in Game 2, finishing with eight points on 3-of-13 shooting, missing all four attempts from three and committing four turnovers.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 8

'Would Take My Son Out of the Game': Udonis Haslem Rips James Harden Over Costly Playoff Mistake

A nagging issue continues to trouble the Cavaliers this postseason, which is protecting the ball. Heat legend Udonis Haslem pointed fingers directly at James Harden and rained criticism on the veteran guard.

LeBron James News / Yardbarker

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.

NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 7

Cavs’ effort and chances are there, but execution keeps sinking the ship

It keeps looking winnable. It keeps ending the same. The Cavaliers’ 107-97 road loss to Detroit in Game 2 had stretches where it felt like the series could flip.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 7

5 Upsetting Takeaways From Cavaliers Loss vs. Pistons in Game 2

The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in an 0-2 hole against the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are proving why they were the No. 1 seed, winning Games 1 and 2 of this series by 10 points each.

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NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 7

Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 2 – Donovan Mitchell finds his spark in loss

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell apart again in crunch time. They’ll head back to Cleveland trailing the Detroit Pistons 0-2. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.

Cade Cunningham News / Yardbarker / May 7

Pistons, Cade Cunningham show Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell who's boss in Game 2

The Detroit Pistons are showing that they're in it to win it.

Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero

Cavs repeat same mistakes, get same result in Game 2 loss to Pistons

Pistons already showing their place in playoff power ranking is wrong

The 'Playoff scoring record by team' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8

James Harden fails to show up for Cavaliers in Game 2 loss to Pistons

Two of the Cleveland Cavaliers' All-Stars showed up big in Game 2 of their second-round series. James Harden did not.

Pistons, Cade Cunningham show Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell who's boss

Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero

Thunder literally steal Game 2 from Lakers with second-half surge

Chet Holmgren's ridiculous flop in Game 2 hurts Thunder's reputation

Playoffs winners, losers: Pistons, Thunder seize control with Game 2 victories

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 7

Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero

One of the most important players in the NBA playoffs attended four different colleges, went undrafted and didn't have an NBA contract until three months ago.

Cade Cunningham propels Pistons past Cavs for 2-0 edge

Cavs repeat same mistakes, get same result in Game 2 loss to Pistons

The 'NBA First Round scoring record' quiz

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8

NBA playoffs winners, losers: Pistons, Thunder seize control with Game 2 victories

The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs continued on Thursday night with the Detroit Pistons outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-97, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulling away late to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-107.

Chet Holmgren's ridiculous flop in Game 2 hurts Thunder's reputation

James Harden fails to show up for Cavaliers in Game 2 loss to Pistons

Pistons, Cade Cunningham show Cavaliers, Donovan Mitchell who's boss in Game 2

Donovan Mitchell injures Tobias Harris with a wicked crossover in Game 2

Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero

The 'NBA First Round scoring record' quiz

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7

Donovan Mitchell injures Tobias Harris with a wicked crossover in Game 2

Donovan Mitchell was out there committing acts of violence on Thursday. Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Thursday against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.

NBA News / Hoops Rumors / May 7

Cavaliers’ Merrill, Pistons’ Huerter Out For Game 2

Cavaliers sharpshooter Sam Merrill has been ruled out for Thursday’s Game 2 in Detroit, tweets Chris Fedor of Cleveland.com. The sixth-year wing was initially considered questionable for tonight’s contest due to a left hamstring strain, which he suffered during Tuesday’s Game 1 loss vs.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 7

Assessing the Cleveland Cavaliers' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft

The Cleveland Cavaliers have a pivotal offseason ahead, in the midst of their second-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. This series could determine the future of their core after making the blockbuster trade for James Harden at the deadline.