Cavaliers Rout Pistons 118-88 in Game 7 to Reach Eastern Conference Finals
Donovan Mitchell scored 26 as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 118-88 in Game 7 in Detroit, sending Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals.
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Donovan Mitchell scored 26 as the Cavaliers beat the Pistons 118-88 in Game 7 in Detroit, sending Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals.
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