The Cleveland Cavaliers eliminated the Detroit Pistons with a 125-94 Game 7 victory at Little Caesars Arena on Monday morning. Cleveland’s offense overwhelmed Detroit, securing the franchise’s first trip to the Eastern Conference Finals since the 2018 season.
Donovan Mitchell directed the Cleveland attack with 26 points and eight assists. Evan Mobley controlled the paint, recording a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The standout performance came from the bench, as Sam Merrill dropped 23 points to put the game out of reach and advance the Cavaliers into the next round.
Detroit’s offense collapsed under the pressure of the elimination game. Point guard Cade Cunningham struggled from the perimeter, missing all seven of his three-point attempts to finish with just 13 points. Veteran Tobias Harris added only five points. The Pistons appeared exhausted after battling back from a 3-1 series deficit, which included a historic 115-94 win that forced this decisive Game 7 on the road.
Cleveland now prepares to face the New York Knicks in the 2026 Eastern Conference Finals. The outcome of this series also impacts Cleveland’s roster strategy. The front office reportedly intends to offer James Harden a multiyear contract extension this summer to retain him alongside Mitchell long-term.