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On YouTubeDan Gilbert News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15
Dan Gilbert goes all out for Cavs fans with massive Pistons series gesture
The Cleveland Cavaliers entered Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal clash against the Detroit Pistons having gone 0-5 on the road thus far in this year’s playoffs.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
Cavs’ Max Strus breaks silence on Charles Barkley’s viral admission
Max Strus was instrumental in powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to an all-important 117-113 OT win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / May 14
Donovan Mitchell, Cavs take nothing for granted at home for Game 6 vs. Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell is one win away from exorcising the ghost of playoffs past, but he knows that victory will not come easy. The Cavaliers lead their Eastern Conference semifinal series over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 3-2, setting up a potential clincher in Game 6 on Friday night in Cleveland.
The 'Most 40-point games in a season' quiz
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?
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 14
Cavaliers Hit By Sickness Ahead Of Crucial Game Against Pistons
Following an impressive comeback victory in Game 5 of the Eastern Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers stand on the cusp of victory. If they can just close out the Pistons on Friday, at home, it will send the team to its first Conference Finals since 2018.
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.
Jarrett Allen News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 14
NBA’s L2M report agrees with Jarrett Allen no-call during Cavs-Pistons Game 5
The 117-113 Game 5 overtime win for the Cleveland Cavaliers over the Detroit Pistons came with much controversy. Largely due to what many believed was a bogus no-call on Cavs’ center Jarrett Allen for allegedly tripping/fouling Pistons’ forward Ausar Thompson in the closing seconds of the fourth quarter, which sent the game to overtime.
James Harden News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14
Cavaliers One Win Away From Validating James Harden Trade
After the Cavaliers won their first road playoff game of the 2026 postseason on Wednesday night against the Detroit Pistons, Charles Barkley had one message for Cleveland on ESPN’s “Inside the NBA” postgame coverage.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / May 14
Evan Mobley proves that the Cavs can win now 
DETROIT — Trading Darius Garland for James Harden was as much a bet on this current group as it was on Harden. Specifically, it was a gamble on Evan Mobley being good enough to handle postseason pressure right now, not in three or four years.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 14
Charles Barkley Makes Hilarious Max Strus-Tom Brady Comparison
Charles Barkley is known for his unfiltered humor and once again stole the show this time comparing Cavaliers star Max Strus’ good looks to NFL legend Tom Brady.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Kendrick Perkins Puts Donovan Mitchell on Notice About His Playoff Legacy
The pressure cooker is officially on for Donovan Mitchell. With the Cleveland Cavaliers deep in a tight playoff run against the Detroit Pistons, conversation has shifted from highlights to legacy talk, and Kendrick Perkins is making sure of it.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14
Donovan Mitchell Points Out One Glaring Issue Cavs Still Need To Fix After Game 5 Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers finally won a road game in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals versus the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons. Although the Cavs had a huge comeback in the second half of the game at Little Caesars Arena, they certainly didn't make things easy on themselves.
Evan Mobley News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 14
Evan Mobley Explains Mindset Behind Cavs Wild Overtime Comeback vs. Pistons in Game 5
There were moments Wednesday night where it felt like the season’s momentum was slipping away from the Cleveland Cavaliers. A hostile road crowd. A nine-point deficit with just over three minutes remaining.
The 'Active NBA Playoff 3's leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players to knock down 100 or more three-pointers in the NBA Playoffs can you name in six minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 14
Pistons vs. Cavaliers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (May 15)
The Cleveland Cavaliers front office will be a happy unit now. Having landed James Harden in a blockbuster trade, the Cavaliers were aiming for a strong postseason run.
Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 Winners and Losers After First Playoff Road Win
The Cleveland Cavaliers earned their first road victory of the playoffs on Wednesday night, defeating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in Game 5. This game went down to the wire, with the Cavaliers storming back late to force overtime after trailing for most of the game.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14
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 News / HITC / May 14
Former NFL star slams James Harden’s flopping, says it is ‘tiring and old’
Louis Riddick called out James Harden after another foul-hunting moment left him frustrated during the NBA playoffs. The criticism stood out because it came from a former NFL player and ESPN analyst who made clear he still loves watching basketball.
How the Cavaliers Finally Won Their First Road Game of 2026 Playoffs in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers claimed a much-needed road win, their first of the playoffs, with a 117-113 victory over the Detroit Pistons. James Harden was one of three Cavs to score 20 points or more as he logged a team-leading 30 points in the overtime victory.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Analysis Network / May 14
James Harden gave the Cavaliers the late-game offense Donovan Mitchell could not
The Cavaliers were down nine with under three minutes left on May 13th in Detroit and still walked out with a 117-113 overtime win. That comeback did not happen because Donovan Mitchell had another takeover quarter.
NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 14
Mics Catch Lisa Salters Urging James Harden to ‘Work on Free Throws’ as Cavs Star Admits Missed Opportunity vs. Pistons
This is what the Cleveland Cavaliers brought in James Harden for. The Beard unleashed 30 points in the Cavaliers’ miracle win against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 14
Cavs Notes: Game 5 win, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, James Harden
The Cavaliers looked finished late. Then they looked like a team with a great deal of belief. Cleveland erased a nine-point deficit in the final minutes, stunned the Pistons 117-113 in overtime, and grabbed a 3-2 series lead on the road.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / May 14
NBA Pool Report Addresses Missed Foul Debate After Pistons’ Overtime Loss to Cavaliers
There was an online debate among fans during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 on Wednesday. With the clock winding down, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell drove to the basket to try to go for the win, with the score tied at 103.
James Harden News / Yardbarker / May 14
James Harden leads Cavaliers to Game 5 OT win over Pistons on monumental night
Midseason trade acquisition James Harden was instrumental to Cleveland's Game 5 success on Wednesday.
Dean Wade News / Hoops Wire / May 13
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Yardbarker / May 13
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.
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