DETROIT — The two best words in sports: Game 7.
The Cavaliers and Pistons met May 17 for a win-or-go-home Game 7 at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. After the Cavs took control of the series with a road win in Game 5, the Pistons extended and tied the series 3-3 with a Game 6 win.
In Game 7, the Cavs completely dominated the Pistons en route to a 125-94 win that had Detroit fans heading for the exits early in the fourth quarter. The Cavs will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals. Game 1 is set for 8 p.m. Tuesday, May 19, at Madison Square Garden.
Here our instant reactions to Cavs-Pistons Game 7 from Beacon Journal writers Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich:
Cavs vs Pistons Game 7: Ryan Lewis’ instant reaction
Cavs vs Pistons Game 7: Nate Ulrich’s instant reaction
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at bjsports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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