Recap
Cleveland advances past the top seed to reach the conference finals for the first time since James' final season with the franchise.
The Cavaliers defeated the top-seeded Pistons in Game 7 to advance to the Eastern Conference Finals. The win marks Cleveland's first trip to the conference finals since LeBron James' final season with the team.
The result ends Detroit's season and sends the Cavs deeper into the 2026 playoffs. Mitchell led the breakthrough, though specifics on the margin and individual performances remain tied to the Game 7 decisive play.
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