Trending Now - Cavaliers Beat Raptors in Game 7, Prepare for Pistons Clash

WHO:

NY Post - Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, Jarrett Allen, Donovan Mitchell, James Harden, Scottie Barnes, R.J. Barrett, Jamal Shead, Darko Rajakovic (Raptors head coach).

WHAT:

NBA - The Cavaliers will face the top-seeded Pistons in the Lake Erie series, starting with Game 1 on Tuesday at 7 ET.

NBA - The Pistons completed a comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic to win their first playoff series since 2008.

NBA - Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and provided 12 assists in the Pistons' Game 7 victory over the Magic.

NBA - The Cavaliers will play Game 1 against the Pistons on Tuesday at 7 ET.

NBA - The Pistons won Game 7 against the Orlando Magic with a score of 116-94.

RealGM Basketball - Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and provided 12 assists in the Pistons' Game 7 victory over the Magic.

NBA - The Cavaliers will play Game 1 against the Pistons on Tuesday at 7 ET.

NBA - The Pistons completed a comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic to win their first playoff series since 2008.

NBA - Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and provided 12 assists in the Pistons' Game 7 victory over the Magic.

NBA - The Pistons won Game 7 against the Magic with a score of 116-94.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers will face the Pistons in Game 1 on Tuesday at 7 ET.

RealGM Basketball - Donovan Mitchell stated, "I think we've already moved on (to focusing on Detroit). We understand we won this game, but we play in a couple days."

NBA - The Pistons had the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

NBA - The Cavaliers will face the top-seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, starting with Game 1 on Tuesday at 7 ET.

NBA - The Cavaliers have not advanced past the Eastern Conference semifinals since 2018.

NBA - The Pistons had the second-best defense in the league during the regular season, limiting opponents to the fifth-fewest shots at the rim.

NBA - Cade Cunningham recorded 45, 32, and 32 points in the three elimination games of the Pistons' series against the Orlando Magic.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers' victory marked the first time they have reached the Eastern Conference semifinals three years in a row since 2018.

RealGM Basketball - The Cavaliers' win in Game 7 was their first playoff series victory since 2018.

NBA - The home team won every game in the series, making it the only first-round series without a road winner.

NBA - The Cavaliers outscored the Raptors 23-7 in second-chance points during Game 7.

NBA - Cleveland outrebounded Toronto 60-33, including 20-7 on the offensive end.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers and Raptors series was tied 49-49 at halftime, with both teams having scored exactly 718 total points in the series and shooting 47% from the field.

RealGM Basketball - Jarrett Allen is now the second player in Cavaliers history to achieve at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Game 7.

Yahoo Sports - The Pistons had the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

Fear The Sword - Cade Cunningham recorded 45, 32, and 32 points in the three elimination games of the Pistons' series against the Orlando Magic.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third straight season.

Yahoo Sports - The Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic to close out their series after initially falling into a 3-1 hole.

RealGM Basketball - The Cavaliers' victory marked the first time they have reached the Eastern Conference semifinals three years in a row since 2018.

RealGM Basketball - The Raptors were without Brandon Ingram for Game 7.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers defeated the Raptors 114-102 in Game 7 to advance in the playoffs.

RealGM Basketball - Jarrett Allen scored 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds, tying a playoff career high.

RealGM Basketball - Donovan Mitchell added 22 points, and James Harden finished with 18 points and six rebounds.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers mounted a 25-10 run to start the third quarter.

Yahoo Sports - The Raptors went 8-of-28 from the 3-point line and were outrebounded by 27.

WHERE:

Yahoo Sports - The game took place in Cleveland, Ohio.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers will head to Detroit for Game 1 against the Pistons.

WHEN:

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers will play Game 1 against the Pistons on Tuesday night.

WHY:

Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson stated, "We go in there as underdogs, which is a challenge."

NBA - Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson stated, "We go in there as underdogs, which is a challenge."

RealGM Basketball - Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stated, "We gave it all, everything we had today. Our guys were awesome. We made it hard on them."

RealGM Basketball - Allen credited the defensive side of the ball for the win, stating that defensive stops and rebounds translate to better offense.

RealGM Basketball - Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic stated, "We gave it all, everything we had today."

HOW:

NBA - The Pistons had the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

NBA - The Pistons limited their opponents to the fifth-fewest shots at the rim throughout the year, converting only 62.8% of those attempts, which is the second-best percentage in the league.

NBA - The Pistons had the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

NBA - Jarrett Allen made 7-for-11 shots from the field, all at the rim, and had three putbacks during Game 7.

Yahoo Sports - Max Strus was called for a flagrant 1 foul after appearing to headbutt Scottie Barnes during the game.

Yahoo Sports - The Cavaliers controlled the game in the third quarter, with key plays including a breakaway dunk by Jarrett Allen after a steal by Max Strus.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 05:54 UTC)

The Pistons are set to take on the Cavaliers in the Lake Erie series, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time. After an impressive comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic, the Pistons secured their first playoff series win since 2008, thanks in part to Cade Cunningham's standout performance of 32 points and 12 assists in Game 7. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, "We go in there as underdogs," as they prepare to face the team with the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

(UPDATED May 5, 2026 04:04 UTC)

The Pistons secured their spot in the playoffs by defeating the Orlando Magic in Game 7 with a score of 116 to 94, thanks in part to Cade Cunningham's impressive performance of 32 points and 12 assists. Looking ahead, the Cavaliers will face the Pistons in Game 1 on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time, with Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledging their underdog status as a challenge. This matchup promises to be an exciting start to the series.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 19:20 UTC)

The Pistons are set to face the Cavaliers in Game 1 of their playoff series on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time. This comes after the Pistons made an impressive comeback from a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic, winning Game 7 with a score of 116 to 94, thanks to Cade Cunningham's standout performance of 32 points and 12 assists. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged the challenge ahead, stating, "We go in there as underdogs."

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 15:34 UTC)

The Cavaliers are set to take on the Pistons in Game 1 on Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time. Donovan Mitchell expressed confidence in his team's focus, stating, "I think we've already moved on (to focusing on Detroit). We understand we won this game, but we play in a couple days." The Pistons, who boasted the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2, limited their opponents to the fifth-fewest shots at the rim during the season, allowing only a 62.8% conversion rate, the second-best in the league.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 13:19 UTC)

The Cavaliers are set to take on the top-seeded Pistons in the Eastern Conference semifinals, with Game 1 scheduled for Tuesday at 7 PM Eastern Time. This marks a significant moment for the Cavaliers, as they haven't advanced past the semifinals since 2018, while the Pistons showcased their strong defense during the regular season, allowing the fewest shots at the rim. Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson acknowledged their underdog status, stating, "We go in there as underdogs, which is a challenge," as they prepare to face a Pistons team that had the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 11:29 UTC)

The Cavaliers have made history by reaching the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive year, a feat they haven't achieved since 2018, following their victory in Game 7 against the Raptors. This win also marks their first playoff series victory since 2018, with Cleveland dominating the boards by outrebounding Toronto sixty to thirty-three and scoring twenty-three to seven in second-chance points during the decisive game. Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic praised his team's effort, stating they gave everything they had, while Jarrett Allen contributed significantly by making seven of eleven shots, all at the rim, and securing three putbacks.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 09:37 UTC)

In a thrilling Game 7, the Cavaliers and Raptors were tied at halftime with both teams scoring exactly 718 total points in the series and shooting 47% from the field. Jarrett Allen made history by becoming the second player in Cavaliers history to achieve at least 20 points and 15 rebounds in a Game 7. Meanwhile, the Pistons showcased their defensive prowess with the best defensive rating in the first round of the playoffs at 103.2, while Cade Cunningham shined with impressive scoring performances of 45, 32, and 32 points in the three elimination games against the Orlando Magic.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 07:49 UTC)

The Cavaliers have advanced to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive season, marking their first such achievement since 2018. Meanwhile, the Pistons made a remarkable comeback to defeat the Orlando Magic and close out their series after initially falling behind three games to one. In Game 7, the Raptors played without Brandon Ingram, and tensions flared when Max Strus was called for a flagrant foul after appearing to headbutt Scottie Barnes.

(UPDATED May 4, 2026 05:57 UTC)

The Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the Toronto Raptors 114 to 102 in Game 7, allowing them to advance in the playoffs. Jarrett Allen led the charge with 22 points and 19 rebounds, tying his playoff career high, while Donovan Mitchell also contributed 22 points and James Harden added 18 points and six rebounds. The Cavaliers will now head to Detroit for Game 1 against the Pistons on Tuesday night.