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NBA News / EssentiallySports / May 14
Mics Catch Lisa Salters Urging James Harden to ‘Work on Free Throws’ as Cavs Star Admits Missed Opportunity vs. Pistons
This is what the Cleveland Cavaliers brought in James Harden for. The Beard unleashed 30 points in the Cavaliers’ miracle win against the Detroit Pistons in Game 5.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 14
Cavs Notes: Game 5 win, Donovan Mitchell, Max Strus, James Harden
The Cavaliers looked finished late. Then they looked like a team with a great deal of belief. Cleveland erased a nine-point deficit in the final minutes, stunned the Pistons 117-113 in overtime, and grabbed a 3-2 series lead on the road.
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 / Athlon Sports / May 14
NBA Pool Report Addresses Missed Foul Debate After Pistons’ Overtime Loss to Cavaliers
There was an online debate among fans during the final seconds of the fourth quarter of the Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5 on Wednesday. With the clock winding down, Cavaliers star Donovan Mitchell drove to the basket to try to go for the win, with the score tied at 103.
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.
NBA News / Fear The Sword / May 14
13 Takeaways from Cavs Game 5 win over Pistons: Cavaliers show why this team is different 
DETROIT — After the game, Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson was asked what it took for this team to overcome a nine-point deficit in the final three minutes to complete the comeback.
NBA News / AirJordanChronicles / May 14
Watch Donovan Mitchell Stare in Disbelief After Cade Cunningham Outsmarts Him For a 3-Point Shot
Cade Cunningham put his basketball smartness on full display late in Game 5, leaving Donovan Mitchell flabbergasted in a sequence in the fourth quarter of their Eastern Conference semifinal series.
Max 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.
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.
Kenny Atkinson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Cavs HC Kenny Atkinson says the obvious part out loud after Game 5 Pistons stunner
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t play their best basketball for much of Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night, but they battled their way to a gritty 117-113 overtime win to take a 3-2 series lead.
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 / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 13
Cavaliers Game 5 Takeaways: Cavs Beat Pistons for First Road Win in Overtime Thriller
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons in overtime of Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals to take a 3-2 lead in the series. The Pistons, who were No.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 13
5 Things We Learned As Cavaliers Steal Game 5 Against Pistons In Exciting Overtime Matchup
The Cleveland Cavaliers survived one of the wildest games of the postseason on Tuesday night, escaping Detroit with a dramatic 117-113 overtime victory after trailing for most of the night.
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.
James Harden 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.
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.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 13
Cavs’ Jaylon Tyson gets questionable technical for Isaiah Stewart push in Game 5
Things are getting surprisingly heated in Game 5 of the second-round NBA Playoffs series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons. With
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.
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.
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.
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.
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