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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.

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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.

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 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.

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Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 16

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.

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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.

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 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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 15

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.

Dean Wade News / Bleacher Report / May 15

Watch: Wade slipped in the same spot Harden fell

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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 / Yardbarker / May 15

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.

James Harden's foul baiting caused his own teammate to slip in crucial moment

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

Thunder star says he's 'healthy' ahead of Western Conference finals

Knicks receive a notable injury update on OG Anunoby

76ers owner reacts to Knicks fan takeover

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 15

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.

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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

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

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

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.

Dan 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.

NBA News / Yardbarker / May 14