The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Detroit Pistons 125-94 in Game 7 of the 2026 NBA Playoffs, with Donovan Mitchell scoring 26 points and Jarrett Allen and Sam Merrill contributing 23 each. This victory allowed the Cavaliers to advance to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018, where they will face the New York Knicks. The Pistons, led by Daniss Jenkins’ 17 points, struggled offensively and fell short of their first conference finals since 2008. Cleveland dominated early and maintained control throughout the game, outscoring Detroit in the paint and shooting more efficiently.
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Cavaliers defeat Pistons in Game 7, advance to Eastern Conference Finals
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