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On YouTubeMax 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.
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.
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?
Donovan Mitchell News / Total Apex Sports / May 9
Cleveland Cavaliers Defeat Detroit Pistons In Game 3 Of Playoff Series Behind Tremendous Game From Donovan Mitchell
The season wasn’t over for the Cavaliers on Saturday afternoon. It just felt that way for about 48 very stressful hours. Down 0-2 in the series and hearing every imaginable variation of “same old Cleveland collapse,” the Cavaliers walked into Game 3 carrying the kind of pressure that makes palms sweat and fan bases argue in group chats.
Cavaliers Around the Web
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.
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.
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.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / May 9
Draymond Green defends James Harden amid Cavs struggles vs. Pistons
The criticism has been loud. Draymond Green isn’t buying all of it. As the Cavaliers try to regroup heading into Game 3 against Detroit, Green offered a different perspective on James Harden and his recent playoff struggles.
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 / 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.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
Donovan Mitchell, James Harden speak out after Cavaliers' Game 2 loss to Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell for a second time to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference semifinals.
Nick Wright shares worrying James Harden playoff stat after Game 2 defeat to Pistons
James Harden’s playoff performances faced criticism for years and that narrative quickly resurfaced after the Cleveland Cavaliers lost 107-97 against the Detroit Pistons on Thursday night.
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.
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.
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.
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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