1 Cavs player lands on Game 7 injury report vs. Pistons

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The Cleveland Cavaliers face a pivotal Game 7 in their NBA Playoffs series with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday. Cleveland must win, or go home. One Cavaliers player is on the team’s injury report heading into this critical game. That is Larry Nance Jr., who is doubtful to play in the contest.

Nance is dealing with an illness, per the report. Here’s everything we know about his playing status heading into Game 7.

Larry Nance Jr.’s playing status vs. Pistons

Nance is dealing with an illness that isn’t being revealed on the injury report. As he is doubtful, he is most likely not playing for a Cavs team that is desperately hoping to knock out the Pistons.

Cleveland had won three consecutive games in this series, after falling behind 2-0. The Cavs had all the momentum heading into Game 6, but lost at home to the Pistons. It was a tough defeat for Cleveland, who looked poised to pull off an upset in this series.

Nance averaged 3.7 points and 2.7 rebounds per game during the regular season. He last played during the Cavaliers postseason series with the Toronto Raptors. The forward spent most of the season playing a supporting role for this Cavs team.

The Cavs and Pistons play Game 7 on Sunday night at 8:00 ET. The winner moves on to the Eastern Conference finals, to battle with the New York Knicks. New York has been resting awhile after sweeping the Philadelphia 76ers.

Cavs injury report

Nance Jr., Larry Doubtful Injury/Illness – Illness; Illness

Pistons injury report

Huerter, Kevin Questionable Injury/Illness – Left Adductor; Strain

LeVert, Caris Questionable Injury/Illness – Right Heel; Contusion

Robinson, Duncan Questionable Injury/Illness – Low Back; Soreness

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