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On YouTubeCleveland Cavaliers News / EasySportz / May 12
Donovan Mitchell Just Delivered One Of The Greatest Playoff Halves Ever
The Cleveland Cavaliers looked dead in the water Monday night. Down at halftime. Losing momentum. On the verge of falling into a brutal 3-1 series hole against the rising Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / May 12
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 5 – 2026 NBA Playoffs: Prediction, Odds, and Injury Updates (May 13)
James Harden put his injury scare behind him to deliver some decent performances. With Chris Fedor reporting a probable hand injury, the veteran star dropped an impressive 24 points to lead his team to victory.
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?
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.
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 12
12 Takeaways from Cavs series-tying Game 4 victory over Pistons: Cavaliers go as Donovan Mitchell does 
CLEVELAND — The Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 4 win over the Detroit Pistons to even the series confirmed Koby Altman’s vision for the team when he made the blockbuster trade that brought James Harden to town in February.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Cavs find their gear, ride Donovan Mitchell surge to even series
Random dribbles from the Cavaliers’ 112-103 home win over the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 Monday. 1. The Cavaliers trailed by a 56-52 count at halftime. Then came a 22-0 run in the second half.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 11
Player Grades: Cavs vs Pistons Game 4 – Cleveland ties the series
The Cleveland Cavaliers tied the series, beating the Detroit Pistons in Game 4. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. 43 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists, 1 steal, 1 turnover Mitchell only scored 4 points in the first half.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / Yardbarker / May 12
Pistons' J.B. Bickerstaff calls officiating 'unacceptable' after Game 4 loss to Cavaliers
The Detroit Pistons started out their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers with the looks and vibe of a blowout, going 2-0 after their first two games in front of a hometown crowd in Detroit.
Donovan Mitchell News / Hoops Wire / May 12
Cavs ignite behind Donovan Mitchell, and now, it’s a series
Donovan Mitchell went from quiet to takeover in a hurry. The Cavaliers followed. Four points in the first half. Then 21 in the third quarter alone. That was the burst that carried the Cavs to a 112-103 win and pulled them even with the Pistons at two games apiece.
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.
James Harden News / Athlon Sports / May 11
NBA Makes Three Announcements Involving James Harden on Monday
The Cleveland Cavaliers need to win Game 4 badly against the Detroit Pistons and their stars delivered to get the 112-103 victory. Donovan Mitchell scored 43 points, 39 of them in the second half, while James Harden had 24 points and 11 assists.
Donovan Mitchell News / Larry Brown Sports / May 11
Donovan Mitchell sets absurd record to crush Pistons in Game 4
Cleveland Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell had the second half of a lifetime on Monday night to tie the second-round series against the Detroit Pistons.
Donovan Mitchell News / Field Level Media / May 11
Donovan Mitchell's 39-point half lifts Cavs level with Pistons at 2-2
Donovan Mitchell scored an NBA-playoff-record-tying 39 points in the second half and finished with 43, powering the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 112-103 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on Monday.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / May 12
Watch: Cavaliers tie series with crucial Game 4 win over Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers took over the second half on Monday to beat the Detroit Pistons 112-103 and tie the series 2-2. As is a growing theme in this postseason, the first season was largely a warm-up period for both offenses.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
Donovan Mitchell ties LeBron James, Kyrie Irving for Cavs playoff scoring record
Donovan Mitchell seemed to be half-asleep in the first half of Game 4 of the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Eastern Conference semifinal clash against the Detroit Pistons.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 12
Winners, losers from NBA playoffs: Thunder send Lakers home
Monday night in the NBA playoffs, the Cleveland Cavaliers roared back to tie their second-round series with the Detroit Pistons, while LeBron James missed a go-ahead shot in the final seconds as the Oklahoma City Thunder swept the Los Angeles Lakers.
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.
Thomas Bryant News / Athlon Sports / May 11
Cavaliers-Pistons Injury Update: Will Thomas Bryant Play in Game 4
The Cleveland Cavaliers, who came into the NBA playoffs as the No. 4 seed in the Eastern Conference, had a tough test in the first round, beating the Toronto Raptors in seven games.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 11
Cavaliers Could Pursue Giannis Trade This Offseason Pending Outcome of Playoff Run
In the least surprising news of the 2026 NBA season, the Milwaukee Bucks are now open to trade offers on former NBA MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo. ESPN's Shams Charania confirms reports that the Bucks are open to moving on from their star player after an awkward season where his future with the team has been discussed quite a lot.
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.
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 11
Detroit Pistons at Cleveland Cavaliers Preview, Prediction & Odds | May 11, 2026
The Cleveland Cavaliers return home tonight looking to take full control of this second‑round matchup, while the Detroit Pistons enter Game 4 desperate to avoid falling into a daunting series deficit.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 11
What Kenny Atkinson is noticing about Pistons that requires urgent Cavs ‘threat’
The Cleveland Cavaliers were able to get on the board with a win in Game 3, but they’re still trailing Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons in their Eastern Conference semifinal NBA playoff series 2-1.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / May 11
The Cavaliers’ cleanest answer to Detroit is still their spacing, not their size
Cleveland kept hearing that this series would be decided by physicality. Through three games, the cleaner pattern has been simpler. The team that has shot better from 3 has won every game, and the Cavaliers only got back into the series when their offense created in-rhythm threes out of paint touches in Game 3.
NBA News / Field Level Media / May 10
After strong finish, Cavaliers set sights on leveling Pistons series
A classic one-on-one duel between star guards James Harden and Cade Cunningham decided Game 3 of the Eastern Conference semifinals. Harden scored seven points in the final 90 seconds, allowing the Cleveland Cavaliers to pull out a 116-109 win over the visiting Detroit Pistons for their first victory in 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.
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.
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