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James Harden Sounds Off on Lack of Cavalier Effort in Game 6 Loss to Pistons

James Harden Sounds Off on Lack of Cavalier Effort in Game 6 Loss to Pistons

James Harden isn't happy with the way the Cleveland Cavaliers carried themselves in Game 6. And more specifically, how the team fought. On Friday, May 15, the Cavaliers played host to the Detroit Pistons from Rocket Arena with a chance to send them packing, up in the series, 3-2.

NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 16
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 7 – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 17)

Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 7 – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 17)

James Harden managed to push through his injury concerns in Game 2 to make the Cleveland Cavaliers take the lead ahead of Game 6. Blasting a 30-point night, the former Los Angeles Clippers star made the fans dream of a conference finals berth.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 16
Four Quick Reasons Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Fell to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6

Four Quick Reasons Why the Cleveland Cavaliers Fell to the Detroit Pistons in Game 6

The Cleveland Cavaliers fell to the Detroit Pistons 115-94 in game six in Cleveland last night. With the loss, the series is now tied 3-3 and will be heading back to Detroit for game seven.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 16
3 Cavs players most to blame for Game 6 loss to Pistons

3 Cavs players most to blame for Game 6 loss to Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers entered Friday night’s Game 6 with an opportunity to reach the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018. Instead, they suffered a disastrous 115-94 loss that forced a decisive Game 7 vs.

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The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz

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How many of the active NBA players to score at least 40 points in 10 or more games in a single season can you name in five minutes?

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Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 16
Donovan Mitchell Refuses To Dwell on His Poor Shooting Night in Game 6 vs. Pistons

Donovan Mitchell Refuses To Dwell on His Poor Shooting Night in Game 6 vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t get the Donovan Mitchell that they desperately wanted to close out the series against the Detroit Pistons. And as a result, the Pistons took the 115-94 win, and both teams now prepare for their second straight Game 7 this postseason.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

The 25 best rookie seasons in NBA history

Rookies are exciting for teams and their fans because they represent potential, hope for the future. While it can take years to see how a prospect will pan out, sometimes it clicks right away.

James Harden News / EssentiallySports / May 16
James Harden Holds Defense Accountable Despite His Unnatural Act Causing Havoc In Cavs Ranks In Game 6

James Harden Holds Defense Accountable Despite His Unnatural Act Causing Havoc In Cavs Ranks In Game 6

James Harden has been under scrutiny throughout the playoffs, either for low shooting percentage or high turnovers. In Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons, he had the team high 23 points, but again, his eight turnovers were one of the reasons why the Cavs lost.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 16
Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, turnovers, Game 7

Cavs Notes: Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, turnovers, Game 7

The Cavaliers’ season comes down to one game. Yes, once again. They had a chance to close it out at home and punch a ticket to the Eastern Conference finals.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Larry Brown Sports / May 16
James Harden’s foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial Game 6 moment

James Harden’s foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial Game 6 moment

James Harden got hit with some karmic justice on Friday in a potential closeout game for his Cleveland Cavaliers. The former league MVP appeared to take a dive after attempting a three-point shot midway through the fourth quarter in Game 6 of their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 best No. 2 overall draft picks in NBA history

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.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15
Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6 Loss Against Detroit Pistons

Winners and Losers From Cleveland Cavaliers Game 6 Loss Against Detroit Pistons

Friday night possessed a huge opportunity for the Cavaliers to close out the Detroit Pistons and punch their ticket to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2018.

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Dean Wade News / Bleacher Report / May 15
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Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Bench players carry Pistons to Game 6 win over Cavaliers

Cade Cunningham has carried the Detroit Pistons all season. With that season on the verge of ending, the Pistons' bench came through in a big way in their 115-94 Game 6 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to extend their time in the NBA playoffs.

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NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
Lucky fan drains $10,000 half court shot during Game 6

Lucky fan drains $10,000 half court shot during Game 6

On Friday, the Cleveland Cavaliers look to muster up the same courage they showed in Game 5 to close out the Eastern Conference Semifinals at home in Game 6 against the Detroit Pistons.

Cleveland Cavaliers News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15
Cavaliers Dealing With Various Illnesses Ahead of Massive Game 6 vs. Pistons

Cavaliers Dealing With Various Illnesses Ahead of Massive Game 6 vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers are potentially one game away from advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals but now face another hurdle in their pursuit. The last thing Cavaliers fans want to hear is that their players are injured or sick.

James Harden News / NBA Analysis Network / May 15
James Harden’s defense has become Cleveland’s late-game answer against Detroit

James Harden’s defense has become Cleveland’s late-game answer against Detroit

Cleveland closed Game 5 on a 13-0 run, and the most useful part of that finish was not a surprise scoring binge. It was the fact that Detroit kept trying to bring James Harden into the action and Cleveland still survived the possession.

NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15
Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown

Where to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6 Tonight: Preview, Breakdown

Cavs owner Dan Gilbert sent over 400 fans to attend Game 5 in Detroit. He sent them via bus to Detroit all expenses paid to cheer on their team, and it worked.

NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 15
NBA defends no-call that forced Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 OT

NBA defends no-call that forced Cavaliers-Pistons Game 5 OT

The NBA has defended the referees’ decision not to call a foul on a controversial play in the final seconds of regulation in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons.

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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Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / May 13
Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group

Dean Wade giving Cavs reason to stick with starting group

The Cavaliers thought about a change. But Dean Wade made them feel differently. Down 2-0 to the Pistons, coach Kenny Atkinson considered adjusting the starting lineup.

James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cavs have a James Harden problem that they need to solve quickly

Cavaliers have a James Harden problem that they need to solve quickly

The Detroit Pistons and Cavaliers are all tied up at 2-2 in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Donovan Mitchell's historic second half evens Cavaliers-Pistons series
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