No 1 seed Pistons rue NBA playoff exit as Cavs advance to Conference finals: ‘That game sucked’
The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference finals. Donovan Mitchell led the Cavaliers with 26 points, while Cade Cunningham expressed disappointment over the Pistons' exit. The Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks in the next round, marking their first conference finals appearance since 2018.
- ▪The Cavaliers outscored the Pistons in the paint 58-34 during the game.
- ▪Cade Cunningham was held to 13 points, significantly below his playoff average.
- ▪Cleveland's victory marks their deepest playoff run since LeBron James's final season with the team.
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Donovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesView image in fullscreenDonovan Mitchell scored 26 points as the Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference finals. Photograph: Gregory Shamus/Getty ImagesNBANo 1 seed Pistons rue NBA playoff exit as Cavs advance to Conference finals: ‘That game sucked’Cleveland clinch series with blowout victoryCavaliers will play Knicks for place in NBA finalsPistons’ Bickerstaff praises team’s progressAgenciesMon 18 May 2026 07.18 EDTSharePrefer the Guardian on GoogleDonovan Mitchell scored 26 points, Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill each added 23 and the Cleveland Cavaliers beat the Detroit Pistons 125-94 on Sunday night in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference…
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