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Cleveland Cavaliers stars Donovan Mitchell and James Harden speak with head coach Kenny Atkinson during Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons as Cleveland faces added pressure following Detroit’s late injury boost before tipoff.

The Cleveland Cavaliers will head into Sunday night’s Game 7 with stability on their own injury report — but with growing concern about the opponent they’re about to face.

Just hours before tipoff, the Detroit Pistons received encouraging news as Duncan Robinson, Kevin Huerter and Caris LeVert — all previously listed as questionable — participated in morning shootaround, according to multiple reports.

For Cleveland, that development adds another layer of difficulty in a winner-take-all game at Little Caesars Arena.

The decisive Game 7 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series tips off at 8:00 p.m. ET, with the winner advancing to face the New York Knicks in the conference finals.

Cavaliers Largely Healthy Enter Game 7

The Cavaliers’ own injury situation remains relatively unchanged.

Larry Nance Jr. is listed as doubtful due to illness and is expected to miss a second straight game. However, the veteran forward has not appeared in a game since April 23, meaning his absence is unlikely to affect Cleveland’s rotation in this do-or-die matchup.

That leaves the Cavaliers with their primary core intact — including James Harden, Donovan Mitchell and Evan Mobley — as they look to bounce back after a lopsided Game 6 loss at home.

Pistons’ Depth Presents New Problem

Detroit’s potential return to full depth comes at a critical moment.

Robinson, who missed Game 5 with lower back soreness, returned in Game 6 and made an immediate impact with 14 points and four 3-pointers in 20 minutes. He has been a consistent perimeter threat throughout the postseason, averaging 11.8 points and more than three made 3-pointers per game.

LeVert, despite playing through a lingering heel contusion, has delivered key performances off the bench, including a 24-point outing earlier in the series. Huerter, who has been limited by an adductor strain, could provide additional spacing and depth if available, even in a reduced role.

For Cleveland, it signals a deeper and more dangerous Pistons rotation than the one they faced earlier in the series.

Cavaliers Searching for Response After Game 6

The Cavaliers struggled to match Detroit’s intensity in Friday’s 115-94 loss, particularly in the second half.

Cleveland committed 20 turnovers that led to 28 Pistons points and was outscored 48-19 by Detroit’s bench — a disparity that could become even more significant if the Pistons’ rotation expands.

“We never really kicked it to that second level,” Harden said after the loss. “It was never just a consistent flow at either end of the floor.”

Harden led the Cavaliers with 23 points while adding seven rebounds, four assists and four steals, continuing a strong individual stretch heading into Game 7.

Bigger Picture Looms for Cleveland

Beyond Sunday’s result, Cleveland’s direction this offseason is already coming into focus.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst reported that the Cavaliers intend to re-sign Harden to a new multiyear deal this summer, regardless of how the postseason ends — a signal of long-term commitment to their current core and a decision that will shape the franchise moving forward.

But first, there is the immediate challenge.

Game 7 Comes Down to Execution

“It’s one game on the road,” Harden said. “You’ve got to be detailed, you’ve got to get off for a really good start, and you’ve got to maintain and sustain it for an entire game.”

The Cavaliers have thrived in Game 7 situations in recent years, but Sunday presents a unique test — on the road, against a team that has repeatedly responded under elimination pressure and may now be closer to full strength.

With Detroit gaining reinforcements, Cleveland’s margin for error has narrowed.

And in a Game 7, that can be the difference between moving on or going home.