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NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 5
3 Things To Watch For in Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 1
Cleveland and Detroit open their seven game Eastern Conference semifinal series on Tuesday night in the Motor City. It’s a series with plenty of star power at the guard spots for both teams and familiar faces on the Pistons sideline who once called Cleveland home.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / NBA on ClutchPoints / May 5
Why Donovan Mitchell, James Harden believe Cavs are ready to upset Pistons
After a physical, demanding series with the Toronto Raptors, Cleveland Cavaliers stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden are confident that their team is prepared for the Detroit Pistons in the NBA playoffs.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 5
The Cavaliers Rotation Adjustment That Could Define the Series vs. Pistons
The Cleveland Cavaliers outlasted the Toronto Raptors in seven games in the first round of the NBA Playoffs and now turn their attention to division rival
The '20-point, 15-rebound Game 7's' quiz
How many of the players in NBA history to score at least 20 points and haul in at least 15 rebounds in Game 7 of a postseason series since the NBA/ABA merger can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Total Apex Fantasy Sports / May 5
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons Preview, Prediction & Odds | May 5, 2026
The Eastern Conference semifinals open with a physical, high-stakes matchup as the Cleveland Cavaliers travel to Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 on Tuesday, May 5.
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.
NBA News / Cleveland Cavaliers on SI / May 5
Cavaliers vs. Pistons Tactical Breakdown: 3 Ways Cleveland Can Beat Detroit
Styles make fights. That's the saying we often hear when it comes to matchups. The Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons certainly have two styles that will line up with each other to make this an interesting series.
NBA News / Total Apex Sports / May 5
Detroit Pistons-Cleveland Cavaliers Set To Face Off In Eastern Conference Playoff Series
There is regular-season basketball, and then there is the beautiful, nerve-wracking, ulcer-inducing spectacle of the NBA Playoffs. When the Cleveland Cavaliers step onto the floor at Little Caesars Arena to face the Detroit Pistons this Tuesday, we aren’t just watching a basketball game.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / May 5
James Harden Reportedly Wanted To Join The Rockets Before Being Traded To Cavaliers
James Harden is focused on leading the Cleveland Cavaliers to their first NBA Finals run since LeBron James‘ departure in 2018. Despite joining the Cavaliers in February 2026, he’s already become integral to the team’s offensive game plan.
Cade Cunningham News / Fear The Sword / May 5
5 Keys for Cavs at Pistons Game 1: Can Cleveland slow down Cade Cunningham? 
The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t assemble the highest-paid roster in the league just to get out of the first round. “We haven’t done anything,” Donovan Mitchell said after his team closed out the Toronto Raptors in seven games.
James Harden News / Fear The Sword / May 5
James Harden’s reps gauged interest in other team before trade to Cavs
Before the Cleveland Cavaliers traded for superstar guard James Harden, there was reportedly another team that his representatives inquired about seeking a deal with: the Houston Rockets.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 4
Three reasons Pistons-Cavaliers will be a series to remember
The Detroit Pistons will meet the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semifinals starting on Tuesday, and it's shaping up to be a meeting like no other.
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.
Cavs’ Throwback Uniforms Scheduled for Return Against Detroit
For better or worse, the Cleveland Cavaliers will be back in black for their Second-Round playoff series versus Detroit. Cleveland, who wore their black ‘Statement Edition’ uniforms in back-to-back games (Game 6 and Game 7) against Toronto, will once again don the black threads when they tipoff against the Pistons for Game 1 on Tuesday night.
Jarrett Allen News / AirJordanChronicles / May 4
'He Want the Ball More': Shannon Sharpe Praises Jarrett Allen’s Impact vs. Toronto
Game 7 of the playoffs always adds extra pressure, but Jarrett Allen turned this pressure into brilliance for his team. The series finale came down to an unexpected hero taking over the court.
Cavaliers Insider: What We Know After Game 7 Victory Against Raptors
Max Strus and Sam Merrill are in. Keon Ellis might be out. Jarrett Allen changed the narrative. Kenny Atkinson is not afraid to ride the wave. This is what we know after the Cavs advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals by beating the Raptors 114 – 102 on Sunday evening in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference’s 1st Round.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / HITC / May 4
Jarrett Allen hits mark only LeBron James reached in Cavaliers history
The Cleveland Cavaliers secured a 114-102 Game 7 win over the Toronto Raptors. The contest was finely balanced at halftime, with both teams locked at 49-49.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Total Pro Sports / May 4
Donovan Mitchell Breaks Silence on Dennis Schroder Holding Him Accountable in Heated Moment
Donovan Mitchell has been crushing ankles this season. However, this does not diminish the criticism he sometimes invites for his playing. However, the 7x All-Star shooting guard addressed the viral exchange with Dennis Schroder during the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 7 win over the Toronto Raptors.
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Wire / May 3
Cavs bend early, then find another gear to surive, advance
This wasn’t pretty. It wasn’t clean. It was pressure-packed, heavy, and at times, a little too close for comfort. But in the end, the Cavaliers did what they had to do.
Brandon Ingram News / Yardbarker / May 4
Raptors' first-round exit shows frustrating necessity of Brandon Ingram
The fifth-seeded Raptors came close to pulling the upset but dropped two of three games after Ingram's heel injury kept him out.
NBA News / Yardbarker / May 3
Jarrett Allen's Game 7 performance matches LeBron James in Cavaliers' history
One key role player made history as the Cleveland Cavaliers punched their ticket to the second round with a 114-102 win over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday night. While it took a total team effort for the Cavaliers to clinch their first-round series in seven games, Jarrett Allen stepped up more than anyone else.
Charles Barkley News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5
Charles Barkley explains why he is ‘disgusted’ with Cavaliers
Charles Barkley is “disgusted” by the Cleveland Cavaliers and their inability to close out the Toronto Raptors. Barkley was furious with how the Cavaliers
Cleveland Cavaliers News / Hoops Rumors / April 29
Cavs’ Draft Pick Niang Headed To College
Cavaliers draft-and-stash prospect Saliou Niang is planning to play in the United States next season but not in the NBA. Niang has decided to play Division I basketball with North Carolina and LSU in the running for his services, Alessandro Maggi of Sportando tweets.
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