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On YouTubeMax Strus News / Fear The Sword / May 14
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5 – Max Strus goes nuclear 
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled off their gutsiest win of the 2020s. Let’s celebrate before getting nervous about Game 6 on Friday. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player.
Evan Mobley News / Fear The Sword / May 13
Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 5 – Evan Mobley comes up clutch
The Cleveland Cavaliers stole Game 5 from the Detroit Pistons, rallying back behind some timely shots from Evan Mobley. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 14
Cavaliers take 3-2 lead over Pistons with OT win in Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers took down the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime on Wednesday to take a 3-2 series advantage. Detroit remained in control for the majority of Wednesday night’s matchup, thanks to a slight edge in shooting efficiency as well as the offensive prowess of Cade Cunningham.
The 'Active NBA double-double leaders' quiz
How many of the active players in the NBA with at least 100 double-doubles in their career can you name in six minutes?
NBA 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.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / AirJordanChronicles / May 14
Who is Donovan Mitchell’s Fiancee, Coco Jones? All About the Cavaliers Star’s Personal Life
What began as a quiet dating rumor in 2024 has now become one of the most talked-about celebrity relationships in the NBA. From crossing paths at a party to an engagement announcement on social media, Donovan Mitchel and his fiancee Coco Jones have come a long way in their romantic relationship.
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.
3 Cavaliers Adjustments That Will Decide Game 5
The Cleveland Cavaliers won Games 3 and 4 to improve their home record in the 2026 NBA Playoffs to an undefeated 6-0. Now, they’ll be tasked with doing something that they haven’t done this postseason – win a game on the road.
Evan Mobley News / NBA Analysis Network / May 13
Evan Mobley is becoming Cleveland’s cleanest answer in Pistons-Cavaliers Game 5
Cleveland got the obvious jolt from Donovan Mitchell in Game 4, but the more durable part of its comeback in this series might be Evan Mobley’s two-way control.
Donovan Mitchell News / Total Pro Sports / May 13
Donovan Mitchell Injury Update: Will Cavaliers Star Play In Game 5 vs. Pistons?
The Cleveland Cavaliers kicked off their conference semifinals series against the Detroit Pistons with a rough start, dropping the first two games. However, they turned things around in Game 3 and truly unleashed their potential in Game 4, thanks to the stellar performance of Donovan Mitchell.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 13
Blockbuster Trade Proposal: Donovan Mitchell To Heat; Cavaliers Get Tyler Herro And Multiple Assets
A blockbuster trade proposal involving Donovan Mitchell and the Miami Heat is starting to gain traction after Bleacher Report’s Andy Bailey suggested a massive offseason framework involving the Cleveland Cavaliers.
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 13
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 5: Preview, Breakdown
“Shoutout to Breakfast Factory," Donovan Mitchell said postgame when speaking with the media after an electrifying performance that helped the Cleveland Cavaliers tie the series with the Detroit Pistons.
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.
Donovan Mitchell News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 12
Donovan Mitchell Said Something Interesting After Cavs Game 4 Victory
The Cleveland Cavaliers were searching for energy Sunday night. Searching for rhythm. Searching for somebody willing to take control before the series completely slipped away.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 12
Cavs’ James Harden compares Donovan Mitchell relationship to Celtics’ star championship duo
Even midway through the second round of the NBA playoffs, James Harden and Donovan Mitchell are learning about each other on the fly. When it comes together
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Apex Sports / May 12
Mitchell Delivers a Historic Second‑Half Eruption as Cavaliers Even the Series
Cleveland didn’t just need a spark. They needed a lifeline. And on a night when the season felt like it was inching toward the edge, Mitchell delivered something far bigger than that—he delivered a performance that will live in Cavaliers playoff lore.
The 'Most 11-assist NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players to dish out 11 or more assists in at least 10 postseason games can you name in five minutes?
Evan Mobley News / HITC / May 12
Evan Mobley reaches Michael Jordan territory as Cavs tie Pistons series at 2-2
The Cleveland Cavaliers pulled the series level on Monday night, beating the Detroit Pistons 112-103 in Game 4 to make it 2-2. Donovan Mitchell was the defining figure, finishing with 43 points and dragging Cleveland through the key moments when the game threatened to swing back towards Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell News / Yardbarker / May 12
Donovan Mitchell's historic second half evens Cavaliers-Pistons series
For 24 minutes, Game 4 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons was another tight struggle. Then Donovan Mitchell and the Cavs came out of the locker room with guns blazing and put the game away in the first six minutes of the second half.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 11
Cavs’ Kenny Atkinson delivered message to James Harden before big Game 3
James Harden looked like the closer the Cavaliers needed in Game 3. He delivered late buckets Saturday to push Cleveland past Detroit and swing the tone of the series.
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.
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