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Fans react as Cavaliers destroy Pistons in lopsided Game 7

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Cleveland Cavaliers center Jarrett Allen is defended by Detroit Pistons forward Isaiah Stewart. Rick Osentoski -- IMAGN IMAGES

The Cleveland Cavaliers dominated the Detroit Pistons in virtually every way on Sunday, securing a 125-94 victory in Game 7 and advancing to the Eastern Conference Finals.

It was both ugly for the Pistons and impressive for the Cavaliers as big man Jarrett Allen had the best playoff game of his career. He finished the game with 23 points and seven rebounds on 8-of-14 shooting.

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On the other hand, the Pistons looked uncharacteristically sluggish on both offense and defense. After the lopsided battle, fans were impressed by Allen and critical of the Pistons.

Jarrett Allen is literally getting WHATEVER HE WANTS.

— nick (@nsitto2) May 18, 2026

Game 7 Jarrett Allen pic.twitter.com/DYqjA78r0y

— Kyrie Center (@kyriecenterig) May 18, 2026

Looking like Phoenix against Dallas in that Game 7 a few years ago…

Best record in the league walked down on their home floor

— Vincent Goodwill (@VinceGoodwill) May 18, 2026

Pistons can get back in this if the Cavs miss 23 straight shots like the Magic.

— Chris Vannini (@ChrisVannini) May 18, 2026

We've moved from "the game got away from Pistons" to "this is an embarrassing game 7 performance."

— Wildes (@kevinwildes) May 18, 2026

Jarrett Allen: Big game player.

— Kevin O'Connor (@KevinOConnor) May 18, 2026

No way Pistons going out like this

— Ahmed/The Ears/IG: BigBizTheGod 🇸🇴 (@big_business_) May 18, 2026

Game 7 Jarrett Allen against the Detroit Pistons pic.twitter.com/DmbDlIyp8V

— Outta Pocket with RGIII (@OuttaPocketRG3) May 18, 2026

I don’t want to get ahead of myself, but this is the type of emphatic loss in a game 7 that triggers massive personnel changes

— PistonsThoughts (@PistonsThoughts) May 18, 2026

I think i can finally ask this….

Pistons are the worst 60 win team ever right? Only other team I can say was maybe worse was the Hawks

— Joke 🃏 (@Jokeeee_) May 18, 2026

As fans noted, the Pistons now have some very important and difficult decisions to make this offseason.

Sunday’s game was just one blowout, but the current roster clearly needs to be tweaked in some way if the Pistons truly want to compete for a championship.

Cade Cunningham is likely to remain, but the supporting cast around him could look a bit different next season.

James Parker is a sports writer for Ball Exclusives, follow him on X @TheJames_Parker

About the Author Published May 18, 2026

JAMES PARKER

James Parker is a sports reporter and writer for Ball Exclusives. With a bachelor's degree earned at the age of 19, he’s spent years working as a sports journalist, including an award-winning stint at The Appalachian. He has never used AI for his work in any way, shape or form.