AUBURN HILLS, Mich. – LeBron James had 36 points, 13 rebounds and eight assists to lead Cleveland to a first-round sweep of Detroit.
The top-seeded Cavs might be off for more than a week, waiting for Atlanta or Miami to advance.
Detroit, meanwhile, will have its longest offseason since 2001 and about $20 million in salary-cap space to rebuild a once-proud team.
Mo Williams scored a career playoff-high 24 for the Cavs. Detroit’s Antonio McDyess had 26 points, tying a career playoff high.
Magic 84, 76ers 81
PHILADELPHIA – Hedo Turkoglu nailed a 3-pointer over Thaddeus Young with 1.1 seconds left to lift Orlando over Philadelphia, evening their Eastern Conference first-round series at two games apiece.
Dwight Howard had 18 points and 18 rebounds, and every Magic starter scored in double figures. Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis each added 17.
Andre Miller led the Sixers with 17 and Young had 15.
Game 5 of the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Orlando. The teams have alternated wins so far.
Dwight Howard had 18 points and 15 rebounds, and every Magic starter scored in double figures. Turkoglu and Rashard Lewis each scored 17.
Andre Miller led the Sixers with 17 and Young had 15.
Game 5 of the best-of-seven series is Tuesday night in Orlando. The teams have alternated wins so far.
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