Former 76ers star James Harden helps Cavs to Eastern Conference finals
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With the Philadelphia 76ers out of the playoffs, now is the time to check on some former Sixers around the league who are still in the playoffs at this stage. There are a number of former Philadelphia players in the other Round 2 series between the Cleveland Cavaliers and the Detroit Pistons.
The Cavaliers, led by former Sixers star James Harden, were able to go into Little Caesars Arena and earn 125-94 blowout Game 7 win over the Pistons. Harden had nine points, five rebounds, and six assists for the Cavs. The win sends Cleveland to the Eastern Conference finals for the first time since 2018.
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The Pistons, who feature former Sixers Tobias Harris and Paul Reed, are still searching for their first conference finals appearance since 2008.
James Harden in Game 7:
— StatMuse (@statmuse) May 18, 2026
2-10 FG
0-6 3P
33.3 TS%
and was still +31. pic.twitter.com/sdV3U5EuMo
Game 1 between the Cavaliers and the New York Knicks is set for Tuesday evening at Madison Square Garden. Cleveland's tandem of Harden and Donovan Mitchell will look to lead the way for the Cavs on the road.
This article originally appeared on Sixers Wire: Former 76ers star James Harden helps Cavs to Eastern Conference finals