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Source: FOX News
Summary
The Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons are set to play in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference playoffs. The Pistons have been a gritty team and have the potential to win with Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren performing well. James Harden has struggled in Game 7s, averaging 19.1 points, 7.3 assists, and 5.8 rebounds. The Cavaliers have the better players, but the Pistons have looked better this season and in the playoffs. The game is expected to be close, with the Cavaliers potentially winning outright.
Our Reading
The game followed a familiar script.
The Cavs blew it, after not winning a road game all postseason, they took Game 5 in surprising fashion, and then lost in an ugly fashion, now they have to figure out a way to win a game on the road.
James Harden’s struggles in Game 7s are well-documented, with a 35.3% shooting percentage and 22.2% three-point shooting percentage in those games.
Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren have been delivering for the Pistons, but Duren’s consistency is still a question mark.
This one feels recognizable early, with the Cavs’ veteran team expected to step up and win, but the Pistons’ grit and determination could make it a closer game than expected.
This series will be decided by which team can make adjustments and capitalize on the other’s mistakes.
Original Observation: The result isn’t surprising by the end, as these teams have followed a predictable script all series.
