The Cleveland Cavaliers finally found their rhythm when it mattered most, pulling away in the second half to defeat the Toronto Raptors 114-102 in a thrilling Game 7 on Sunday night. The win clinched the series 4-3 and sent the Cavs to the Eastern Conference semifinals for the third consecutive season, setting up a showdown with the Detroit Pistons.

For much of the series, these two teams were mirror images of each other. Through 26 quarters, the Cavaliers and Raptors had each scored exactly 718 total points and shot 47% from the field. Every time Toronto seemed to seize control, Cleveland answered back. In Game 7, the Cavs mounted an 11-2 run to tie the game by halftime, setting the stage for a decisive third quarter.

That's when Donovan Mitchell ignited the crowd, pushing Cleveland ahead by nine points early in the period. Sam Merrill followed with a wide-open three-pointer to stretch the lead to 12. Moments later, Max Strus stripped Scottie Barnes and lobbed the ball to Jarrett Allen for a breakaway dunk—a perfect example of defense turning into offense. The energy was electric, and the Cavaliers never looked back.

Not everything went smoothly, though. Strus was called for a flagrant one foul after appearing to headbutt Barnes, a play that could have resulted in an ejection. Officials kept him in the game, and the Cavs maintained their composure to close out the win.

Now, Cleveland faces a hungry Pistons team that erased a 3-1 series deficit against the Orlando Magic earlier Sunday. For a Cavaliers squad that's been battle-tested all season, this next round promises even more drama. Whether you're repping Mitchell's jersey or Allen's throwback, it's time to gear up for what's shaping up to be an unforgettable playoff run.