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NBA News / Yardbarker / May 9
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Cavs get back into series, Thunder push Lakers to the brink
The NBA playoffs continued on Saturday with two Game 3s.
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?
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 9
Inside the Cleveland Cavaliers' Game 3 Win Over the Detroit Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a crucial 116-109 win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 to shave Detroit's semifinals series lead to just one game. Donovan Mitchell kept his strong scoring run going with a team-leading 35 points, which marked his fourth game with 30 or more this postseason and second in a row following a loss in Game 2.
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.
3 Takeaways From the Cleveland Cavaliers Clutch Win in Game Three
The Cleveland Cavaliers finally come on top against the Detroit Pistons in a 116-109 victory for their first win of the second round. It wasn’t always pretty.
NBA News / Hoops Wire / May 9
Cavs finally cash in on chances, ride stars to Game 3 win
Random dribbles following the Cavaliers’ 116-109 home win over the Pistons in Game 3 Saturday. 1. So that’s what it looks like when Cleveland actually finishes the job.
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.
Max Strus News / Fear The Sword / May 9
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 3 – Max Strus changes the game 
The Cleveland Cavaliers held on for their first win of the series, beating the Detroit Pistons 116-109. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
James Harden News / Field Level Media / May 9
James Harden comes up clutch, as Cavs defeat Pistons
Donovan Mitchell had 35 points and 10 rebounds, as the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the visiting Detroit Pistons 116-109 in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon.
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 / Ball Exclusives / May 9
Watch: Cavaliers hold off Pistons’ comeback to avoid 3-0 deficit
The Cleveland Cavaliers held off a valiant comeback effort by the Detroit Pistons on Saturday to come away with a 116-109 victory and avoid the dreaded 3-0 deficit.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 9
Cavs find rhythm, flip script behind shot-making in Game 3 win
For two games, it felt like the Cavaliers were playing uphill. Every miss a little louder. Every mistake a little heavier. Saturday finally flipped that feeling. The Cavs didn’t reinvent anything in a 116-109 Game 3 win over the Pistons.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 9
Cavs Rumors: Kenny Atkinson, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden
The stakes are clear now. If the Cavaliers can’t climb out of their series hole against Detroit, changes could be coming. That may not stop at the roster.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 9
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Cavaliers Game 3: Will Sam Merrill, Kevin Huerter Play?
The Cleveland Cavaliers are at home on Saturday afternoon as they host the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Cleveland enters Saturday’s game trailing 0-2 in the series after losing on the road to Detroit in Game 2 on Thursday night.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 9
Cleveland Cavaliers Look To Extend Series Against the Detroit Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers had an intense battle with the Toronto Raptors, and after beating them, they are taking on a new foe. They are taking on the Detroit Pistons, who had a tough series of their own.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / May 8
Donovan Mitchell is being linked to one prominent team in trade rumors
The vultures may already be circling for Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell. The Houston Rockets could potentially be an “aggressive” suitor for Mitchell this offseason, Tim MacMahon of ESPN said this week on the “Howdy Partners” show.
Kenny Atkinson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 8
Kenny Atkinson Explains What Went Wrong in Cavaliers Game 2 Fourth Quarter Collapse
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson knows exactly where Game 2 started slipping away. After taking an 81-79 lead early in the fourth quarter, Cleveland was outscored 28-16 the rest of the way in a 107-97 loss to Detroit.
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.
Jaylon Tyson News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 7
Jaylon Tyson Thinks Cavaliers Have a Lot To Clean Up Ahead of Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers walked out of Game 1 knowing they left opportunities on the floor. That feeling was still fresh when Jaylon Tyson met with reporters the next day.
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