The Cleveland Cavaliers will have to overcome a disadvantage against the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals.

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On paper, the Cleveland Cavaliers had the most talented roster in the East this season, they just didn’t always (or even often) play like it. They did in Game 7 on Sunday. Cleveland was in complete control from the start on the Pistons’ home court.

The Knicks will enjoy home-court advantage against the Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference Finals, after the latter eliminated the Pistons.

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Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 7 Preview

The Cleveland Cavaliers couldn't take advantage of a 3-2 series lead and playing Game 6 on their home court to close out their Eastern Conference semifinals series Friday. The Detroit Pistons cruised to a 21-point victory to set up Sunday's Game 7 in the Motor City.

Brandon “Scoop B” Robinson recently shared that there is “mutual interest” between LeBron James and the Cavaliers regarding a reunion.