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‘A Pro’s Pro’: Pistons Veteran Wows in Playoff Victory a Decade in the Making
Cleveland and Detroit each won Game 7s at home, with the Pistons securing their first playoff series victory since 2008 after overcoming a 24-point deficit.
- On Sunday, top-seeded Detroit defeated Orlando 116-94 in Game 7, securing their first playoff series win since 2008 and becoming the 15th team in NBA history to overcome a 3-1 series deficit.
- Cade Cunningham recorded 32 points and 12 assists while Tobias Harris added 30 points on 11-of-18 shooting; Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff called Harris a "high-level competitor" who "showed up tonight."
- Despite Paolo Banchero scoring 38 points, Orlando's other starters shot just 8-of-27 in the first half; Jalen Suggs shot 8-of-41 over the final four games, leaving head coach Jamahl Mosley facing criticism.
- Jarrett Allen tied his playoff career high with 22 points and grabbed 19 rebounds as Cleveland eliminated Toronto 114-102 in Game 7, advancing to the Eastern Conference semi-finals.
- Toronto started by shooting 62.5% from beyond the arc but finished at 15%, while Cleveland's bench outscored Toronto's 34-19 with Sam Merrill scoring 13 points and Max Strus adding 12.
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Both teams will now face each other in the second round of the playoffs.
Pistons rout Magic to cap comeback
The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to cap a remarkable NBA playoff comeback and book an Eastern Conference semi-final clash with Cleveland. Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and handed out 12 assists and Tobias Harris added 30 points with nine rebounds as the Pistons, who trailed 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, wrapped up a 4-3 triumph. In Cleveland, the Cavaliers weathered a hot start from Toronto to beat the Raptors …
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The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons celebrated victories and advancement to the second round of the playoffs in decisive games on their home court.
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Total News Sources24
Leaning Left5Leaning Right3Center4Last UpdatedBias Distribution42% Left
Bias Distribution
- 42% of the sources lean Left
42% Left
L 42%
C 33%
R 25%
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