According to WKYC reporter Nick Camino, Gilbert reportedly chartered 25 buses to transport Cavaliers fans from Cleveland to Detroit for Sunday night’s decisive Game 7 against the Detroit Pistons. Fans gathered Sunday afternoon before making the trip to support Cleveland in the win-or-go-home playoff showdown at Little Caesars Arena.
The move was part of Gilbert’s larger effort to counter Detroit’s home-court advantage during the playoff series. Earlier in Game 5, the Cavaliers owner had already funded eight buses carrying approximately 400 season-ticket holders to Detroit. That all-inclusive trip reportedly featured game tickets, food, entertainment, and a pregame party for traveling fans.
Their presence quickly became noticeable throughout the night. Chants of “Let’s go Cavs” echoed inside Little Caesars Arena as Cleveland completely overwhelmed the Pistons in front of their home crowd.
Unlike the tightly contested earlier games in the series, Game 7 turned into a one-sided performance. The Cavaliers dominated from start to finish, cruising to a commanding 125-94 victory to eliminate Detroit and secure a place in the Eastern Conference Finals.
The win now sets up a highly anticipated showdown between the Cavaliers and the New York Knicks. Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals is scheduled for Tuesday night at Madison Square Garden.
Gilbert’s decision to invest heavily in bringing fans to Detroit has drawn widespread attention across the NBA world, with many praising the Cavaliers owner for recognizing the impact a passionate fan base can have during the postseason.
