NBA Playoffs
Wednesday was a throwback James Harden performance: 30 points, eight rebounds and six assists while going 11-of-14 from the line. Gregory Shamus / Getty Images
DETROIT — The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the brink of something special.
Donovan Mitchell has never been out of the second round in eight previous tries. Cleveland hasn’t done it without LeBron James on the roster since 1992.
After beating the Detroit Pistons 117-113 in overtime Wednesday, the Cavs’ first road win of the 2026 playoffs, a win Friday at home punches those tickets.
