NBA Playoffs: Pistons, Cavaliers Won Game 7s; Knicks Blast 76ersm Wolves Win As Conference Semifinals Open

 The NBA Playoffs continued on Sunday and Monday.

Sunday's Games:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Little Caesars Arena, Detroit:

Cade Cunningham scored 32 points and dished out 12 assists as the Detroit Pistons defeated the visiting Orlando Magic 116-94 in the seventh and deciding game of their conference quarterfinal series.

Tobias Harris helped Detroit's cause with 30 points and nine rebounds.

Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 38 points and nine rebounds.

In the aftermath of blowing a three-games-to-one series lead and bowing out of the conference quarterfinals in each of the past three season, the Magic dismissed head coach Jamahl  Mosley on Monday morning.

At Rocket Arena, Cleveland:

Jarrett Allen (with 19 rebounds) and Donovan Mitchell each scored 22 points as the Cleveland Cavaliers defeated the visiting Toronto Raptors 114-102 to win their conference quarterfinal series in seven games.

James Harden helped the Cleveland cause with 18 points.

Scottie Barnes led the Raptors with 24 points while RJ Barrett added 23.

The Cavaliers will face the Detroit Pistons in an Eastern Conference semifinal series, starting on Tuesday in the Motor City at 4:00 PM Pacific Time and streamed on Peacock.

Monday's Games:

EASTERN CONFERENCE:

At Madison Square Garden, New York:

In the opening game of a conference semifinal series, Jalen Brunson scored 35 points as the New York Knickerbockers ran roughshod over the visiting Philadelphia 76ers 137-98.

Paul George paced the Sixers with 17 points, as Philadelphia got slaughtered despite all five starters scoring in double-digits.

WESTERN CONFERENCE:

At Frost Bank Center, San Antonio:

Julius Randle scored 21 points and grabbed 10 rebounds as the Minnesota Timberwolves upended the homestanding San Antonio Spurs 104-102 in game one of their conference semifinal series.

Anthony Edwards came off the bench to help the Wolves' cause with 18 points.

Dylan Harper came off the bench to lead the Spurs with 18 points while Julian Champagnie and Stephon Castle each added 17.

For the record, San Antonio's Victor Yembanyama registered a triple-double(15 points, 15 rebounds, 12 blocked shots).