Event Brief
Mitchell, Cavaliers eliminate Pistons; face Knicks
Filed: May 18, 2026 at 6:02 AM ET
Summary: Cleveland beat Detroit in Game 7 to advance to the East finals against the Knicks.
WHO: Cleveland Cavaliers
WHAT: Cavaliers eliminated the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 and advanced to the Eastern Conference finals.
WHEN: May 18, 2026 at 4:52 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cleveland won Game 7, led by Donovan Mitchell's 26 points.
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