The Cleveland Cavaliers advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals after defeating the Detroit Pistons in Game 7 on Sunday. James Harden played a key role despite modest scoring numbers.
The Cavaliers secured a 125-94 victory in Game 7, marking their first conference finals appearance without LeBron James. Harden finished with nine points on 2-of-10 shooting but posted a plus-31 rating while on the floor. His presence helped Cleveland outscore opponents by 62 points across 524 playoff minutes with him active.