The 2025-26 Kia NBA All-Defensive Team and the NBA Social Justice Champion award will be announced tomorrow night at 7:30 PM ET on Peacock.
Updated awards schedule ⬇️
The Cleveland Cavaliers will face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, which will begin on Tuesday, May 19 at 8 PM ET on ESPN.
Series schedule ⬇️
Congratulations to the whole Pistons organization on a great series. Thank you to the @cavs fans for being The Diff tonight. Last but not least… what a magical, outstanding win in the Motor City. Next up: The Big Apple. Let’s keep the journey alive.
The Cavs’ 31-PT win is now the 3rd-largest by a road team in Game 7 history!
Warriors def. Hawks (1948): 39
Mavs def. Suns (2022): 33
Cavs def. Pistons (2026): 31
Pacers def. Celtics (2005): 27
It was also the largest margin of victory in a Game 7 in Cavs franchise history!
#Cavs Larry Nance Jr. was selected as a finalist for the 2026 NBA Social Justice Champion Award, which honors players for pursuing social justice. The winner, announced during the Conference Finals, will receive a $100k donation for a non-profit organization of his choosing.
The NBA today announced that Bam Adebayo (Miami), Harrison Barnes (San Antonio), Jaylen Brown (Boston), Tobias Harris (Detroit) and Larry Nance Jr. (Cleveland) have been selected as the five finalists for the 2026 NBA Social Justice Champion award.
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As we honor the sixth year of the NBA Social Justice Champion award, join us in recognizing Bam Adebayo, Harrison Barnes, Jaylen Brown, Tobias Harris, and Larry Nance Jr. as the finalists for the 2025-26 season. This award honors NBA Hall of Famer Kareem Abdul-Jabbar and his lifetime commitment to driving impactful change around social justice.
Evan Mobley on Jarrett Allen’s showing in Game 7:
“He seemed like he was locked in from the jump. He just kept rebounding the ball every single chance he got.”
ALLEN: First player since Nikola Jokić in 2020 to total 20+ PTS, 15+ REB, and 3+ BLK in a Game 7 👀
"I know who I am ... I know what I can be." My newest story @TheAthleticNBA on Cavs star Donovan Mitchell. A story about sacrifice, failure, leadership, and lessons from a grandmother, free to read: https://t.co/WrfHAhGr24
The road to our second championship starts today. Playoff basketball is back in The Land.
It’s a big postseason and I’m confident our team will make it a run to remember. We know what it takes.
Let’s go get it. Let Em *%C*#+$ Know!
Sharpshooters set the tone as the Cavs gear up for the postseason 🎯
@JeffZillgitt: “They are among the NBA’s most efficient 3-point shooters, and the Cavs are among the top 3-point shooting teams. The late-season return of Max Strus from a fracture in his left foot gives the Cavs another 3-point threat. Yes, the Cavs need Mitchell and Harden at their best for the playoffs, but 3-point shooting from others will help determine how deep their run is this spring.”
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