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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / The Spun / May 8
'You Shrink' - Stephen A. Smith Calls Out James Harden After Playoff Loss
ESPN's Stephen A. Smith chose violence this Friday when talking about Cleveland Cavaliers star James Harden. Harden had a miserable performance in Game 2 against the Detroit Pistons, finishing with 10 points, four turnovers and three assists.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 8
These Players Cost Cleveland Cavaliers the Most in Game 2 Loss to Detroit Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers head back home 0-2 down to the Detroit Pistons after a disappointing business trip to the Motor City. None more so than in Game 2, where the Cavs lost 107-97 but finally saw Donovan Mitchell hit his stride with 31 points, six rebounds and two steals.
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 8
Winners and Losers From Cavaliers Game 2 Loss vs. Pistons
Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals seemed like deja vu for Cavs fans as Detroit took another early lead on Cleveland, leading 25-18 after the first quarter.
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.
James Harden branded ‘washed’ after viral Game 2 moment vs Detroit
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell 107-97 to the Detroit Pistons on Thursday, leaving them trailing 2-0 in the series, and attention quickly turned towards James Harden after another difficult postseason outing in Game 2.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 8
Donovan Mitchell promptly defends maligned Cavs teammate after Game 2 loss to Pistons
After a reporter asked Jarrett Allen about Evan Mobley’s one rebound in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ loss to the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their NBA playoff series, Donovan Mitchell felt the need to grab the microphone to set things straight about his teammate’s impact.
James Harden News / Hoops Wire / May 8
Cavs still believe in James Harden: ‘We’re not sitting here worried’
The numbers are not pretty. The Cavaliers’ belief has not changed. James Harden’s postseason struggles continued in the Cavs’ 107-97 road loss to the Pistons in Game 2, finishing with eight points on 3-of-13 shooting, missing all four attempts from three and committing four turnovers.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / AirJordanChronicles / May 8
'Would Take My Son Out of the Game': Udonis Haslem Rips James Harden Over Costly Playoff Mistake
A nagging issue continues to trouble the Cavaliers this postseason, which is protecting the ball. Heat legend Udonis Haslem pointed fingers directly at James Harden and rained criticism on the veteran guard.
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 / Hoops Wire / May 7
Cavs’ effort and chances are there, but execution keeps sinking the ship
It keeps looking winnable. It keeps ending the same. The Cavaliers’ 107-97 road loss to Detroit in Game 2 had stretches where it felt like the series could flip.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 7
5 Upsetting Takeaways From Cavaliers Loss vs. Pistons in Game 2
The Cleveland Cavaliers find themselves in an 0-2 hole against the Detroit Pistons. The Pistons are proving why they were the No. 1 seed, winning Games 1 and 2 of this series by 10 points each.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 7
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 2 – Donovan Mitchell finds his spark in loss 
The Cleveland Cavaliers fell apart again in crunch time. They’ll head back to Cleveland trailing the Detroit Pistons 0-2. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
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 / Yardbarker / May 7
Pistons' Daniss Jenkins is NBA's unlikeliest playoff hero
One of the most important players in the NBA playoffs attended four different colleges, went undrafted and didn't have an NBA contract until three months ago.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 8
NBA playoffs winners, losers: Pistons, Thunder seize control with Game 2 victories
The second round of the 2026 NBA playoffs continued on Thursday night with the Detroit Pistons outlasting the Cleveland Cavaliers, 107-97, and the Oklahoma City Thunder pulling away late to down the Los Angeles Lakers, 125-107.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / May 7
Donovan Mitchell injures Tobias Harris with a wicked crossover in Game 2
Donovan Mitchell was out there committing acts of violence on Thursday. Mitchell and the Cleveland Cavaliers played Thursday against Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons for Game 2 of their second-round playoff series.
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.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA Draft on SI / May 7
Assessing the Cleveland Cavaliers' Needs at the 2026 NBA Draft
The Cleveland Cavaliers have a pivotal offseason ahead, in the midst of their second-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons. This series could determine the future of their core after making the blockbuster trade for James Harden at the deadline.
Cavaliers Rotation Adjustments That Could Shift Result Ahead of Game 2
The Cavaliers lost an embarrassing 111-101 road game to the Pistons on Tuesday. This loss, while only being Game 1, felt quite ugly for the Cavs. Let’s start with Jarrett Allen getting into extremely early foul trouble.
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.
Sam Merrill News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Cavs’ Sam Merrill questionable for Game 2 with hamstring strain
The Cavs may be down a shooter, as Sam Merrill is dealing with a hamstring issue. Merrill has been diagnosed with a left hamstring strain after exiting Game 1 against Detroit, according to Cleveland.com’s Chris Fedor.
Tristan Thompson News / Hoops Wire / May 6
Report: Tristan Thompson seeks conservatorship for brother Amari
Former Cavaliers big man Tristan Thompson has filed for conservatorship of his younger brother, Amari Thompson, according to a report from TMZ, citing court documents.
Donovan Mitchell News / EssentiallySports / May 6
Donovan Mitchell Feels He Needs to Flop to Get Calls After Pistons Defeat Cavaliers 111–101 in Game 1
Well, the NBA’s methods are finally working. Some players are avoiding the ‘F-word’ to prevent five figure fines. At least that’s the impression Donovan
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