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Donovan Mitchell Explains Why Cavaliers Trusted James Harden in Game 3
For much of the game, Donovan Mitchell looked like the player carrying the Cavaliers offensively. Mitchell finished with 35 points, 10 rebounds and four
The 'Active playoff scoring leaders' quiz
How many of the active NBA players with at least 1,500 points in the NBA Playoffs can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 10
Pistons vs. Cavaliers – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Probable Starting Lineups, and Injury Updates (May 11)
The Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers are gearing up for Game 4 of their conference semifinals series. The Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 4 will tip off at 8:00 PM EDT on 11th May at Rocket Arena in Cleveland.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 10
10 Takeaways from Cavs Game 4 win over Pistons: Cleveland shows they can match Detroit’s physicality 
CLEVELAND — Donovan Mitchell chased Detroit Pistons sharpshooter Duncan Robinson around screens to the baseline corner late in the second quarter. Mitchell beat Robinson to the spot and bumped him straight into his own bench as a punishment for making him work so hard defensively.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / Fear The Sword / May 10
20 Stats to explain Cavs Game 3 win over Pistons: Donovan Mitchell scoring outburst opened up Cleveland’s offense
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled out a 116-109 Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons thanks to 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and clutch shotmaking from James Harden.
Max Strus News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 10
‘Maniac competitor’ Max Strus never said die in Cavs’ critical Game 3 win vs. Pistons
Any time the Detroit Pistons were chewing into the Cleveland Cavaliers’ momentum in Game 3 of their NBA playoff series, Max Strus was there to swing it right back.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 10
Cade Cunningham sends critical message after Pistons' Game 3 loss to Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons were hoping to go 3-0 in their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers on Saturday in the Eastern Conference semifinals, but instead, the Cavs gave their hometown crowd a show in a 116-109 victory.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 9
Cavs’ Cade Cunningham gives flowers to ‘all-timer’ James Harden after Game 3
Cade Cunningham delivered his props to James Harden following the latter’s clutch heroics in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 3 win over the Detroit Pistons on 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 / 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.
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.
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.
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.
Western Team Could 'Aggressively' Pursue Donovan Mitchell This Offseason
All season long it has been clear that the Cleveland Cavaliers core is running out of time to show they can be real championship contenders. If the Cavs come up short of a finals or even a conference championship once again this year, it seems like any player will be on the table for trade discussion.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers 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.
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