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Former Utah State guard Sam Merrill\u2019s 23-point outing in Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals helped the Cleveland Cavaliers advance to the Eastern Conference Finals for the first time since 2016. <\/p>\n

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Merrill shot a blistering 70% from the field, including 5 of 8 from 3-point range, in Cleveland\u2019s blowout 125-94 win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday night. The former Aggie has been an important piece in the Cavs\u2019 playoff run, scoring in double digits in four postseason games.<\/p>\n

After shooting just 30% from the field in a Game 6 loss, former Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell led his team in scoring, putting up 26 points on 45.5% shooting and adding eight assists and seven rebounds. <\/p>\n

It\u2019s the first time in Mitchell\u2019s nine-year NBA career that he has advanced to the conference finals.<\/p>\n

Next up, the Cavaliers will take on the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals, with Game 1 in New York City on May 19 at 6 p.m. MDT.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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