Jarrett Allen sent the Cleveland Cavaliers into the Eastern Conference semi-finals with a 22-point, 19-rebound double-double during a 114-102 Game 7 rout of Toronto. Allen became the second Cavs player with 20 points and 15 boards in a deciding game, returning from knee tendonitis to anchor a deep playoff run. Cleveland forces the league to reckon with his two-way presence.

Meanwhile, Detroit stunned the NBA by erasing a 3-1 hole for its first playoff series victory in 18 years. Cade Cunningham dropped 32 points and 12 assists while Tobias Harris piled 30 in a 116-94 Game 7 demolition of Orlando. Pistons trailed by 24 in the prior game before suffocating Orlando into 18.8 points per quarter over the final six frames.

Allen averaged 11.4 points and 8.3 rebounds while logging 28.5 minutes through this series, and Cleveland needs that same heft against Detroit starting in Motor City. Evan Mobley insists multiple threats must emerge each night for the Cavs to survive. These teams now collide with pride and momentum on the line.