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Pistons Defeat Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1, Lead Series 1-0
Detroit Pistons beat Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Eastern Conference Semifinals Game 1. Cade Cunningham led with 23 points, 7 assists; Donovan Mitchell had 23 for Cavs. Game 2 set for May 7 in Detroit.
Cavaliers at Pistons Game 2 Tonight, DET Favored by 3.5
Cleveland (52-30) faces Detroit (60-22) in Game 2, Pistons lead 1-0. Odds: DET -3.5, total 215.5 at Little Caesars Arena, 11 PM ET on Amazon Prime. Pistons strong at home (31-9).
Chet Holmgren Dominates Lakers with 24-12-3 in Thunder's Game 1 Win
OKC Thunder crushed LA Lakers 108-90 in Game 1 on May 5. Holmgren: 24 PTS, 12 REB, 3 BLK; LeBron: 27 PTS. Game 2 Thursday 9:30 PM ET.
Nick Nurse Returns to 76ers Bench After Brother's Funeral
76ers coach Nick Nurse rejoined team for Eastern Semifinals Game 2 after attending brother Steve's funeral. Steve was a huge fan who wanted him coaching.
Jaylen Brown Fined $50K for Accusing Refs of Agenda Against Celtics
NBA fined Celtics' Jaylen Brown $50,000 for comments on officials during first-round loss to 76ers. He called season his 'favorite' despite Tatum's absence and playoff exit.
Hornets' Brandon Miller Undergoes Shoulder Instability Surgery
Charlotte Hornets forward Brandon Miller had surgery for left shoulder instability. Announced Wednesday, impacting offseason prep.
Jarred Vanderbilt Day-to-Day After Finger Dislocation Fixed
Lakers' Jarred Vanderbilt fully dislocated right pinky finger in recent loss but it's repaired and he's day-to-day. Positive update via team sources.
Pistons' Cunningham Shines with 23 Points, 7 Assists in Game 1 Victory
Cade Cunningham paced Pistons with 23 PTS, 7 AST, 3 REB, 2 STL in 111-101 win over Cavs. Tobias Harris added 20 PTS, 8 REB.
Thunder's Game 1 Rout: 48 Paint Points, 7 Blocks Over Lakers
OKC dominated Lakers with 48 points in paint, 34 bench points, 7 blocks in 108-90 win. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18 PTS, 6 AST.
Celtics' Jaylen Brown Faces Scrutiny Over Post-Elimination Comments
Tracy McGrady suggests Jaylen Brown has issues with Celtics after fine and calling playoff loss season's 'most fun'. Raised eyebrows amid Tatum injury.