Jarrett Allen’s double-double powers Cavaliers past Raptors in Game 7 to set up Pistons showdown
Jarrett Allen recorded a double-double with 22 points and 19 rebounds to help the Cleveland Cavaliers defeat the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in Game 7. The Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will face the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Cleveland overcame a nine-point deficit with a 49-21 run spanning the second and third quarters to secure the victory.
- ▪Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, matching his playoff career high in points.
- ▪Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 22 points, while James Harden added 18.
- ▪The Cavaliers went on a 49-21 run over a 15-minute span to turn a nine-point deficit into a 19-point lead.
- ▪Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and RJ Barrett added 23 for the Raptors, who made their first playoff appearance since 2022.
- ▪Cleveland will face the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 1 set for Tuesday night.
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NBA Jarrett Allen’s double-double powers Cavaliers past Raptors in Game 7 to set up Pistons showdown By Associated Press Published May 3, 2026, 11:15 p.m. ET CLEVELAND — Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as the Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals with a 114-102 victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 7 of their series Sunday night. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 22 points and James Harden added 18 in a series in which the home team won all seven games. Cleveland, the No. 4 seed, will visit top-seeded Detroit on Tuesday night in Game 1 of the second round. The Central Division rivals split their four regular-season meetings.
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