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The Cleveland Cavaliers, fueled by 35 points from Donovan Mitchell and a bravura finish from James Harden, grabbed a crucial 116-109 game-three victory over the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Eastern Conference semi-finals on Saturday.

[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] The NBA playoffs continue Saturday with a pair of Game 3 matchups in the conference semifinals.

The second round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs continued on Thursday with a pair of Game 2s. The top-seeded Detroit Pistons, led by Cade Cunningham and Tobias Harris, continued their strong run to beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 107-97, taking a 2-0 series lead.

Nikola Jokic’s future with the Denver Nuggets is in focus after a first-round playoff exit and mounting salary cap challenges. Reports identify the Lakers, Cavaliers, and Heat as possible destinations if Denver trades him before his contract’s final year.