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Dan Gilbert Charters 20-Plus Buses To Send Cavs Fans To Game 7 In Detroit

The owner aimed to tilt the road atmosphere by funding an all-expenses-paid trip for thousands of season-ticket holders.

Overview

  • Media reports counted roughly 20 to 25 buses of Cavaliers season-ticket holders bound for Little Caesars Arena, with the exact total not confirmed by team outlets.
  • The Game 7 push followed earlier series trips that moved smaller fan groups, including about four, eight, and just under 10 buses to prior games.
  • Cavs coach Kenny Atkinson praised the gesture before tipoff and said seeing friendly faces and hearing support can boost players during tight moments.
  • Fans on the charter described a free, well-run experience with food before departure and said Cleveland sections were loud, at times outshouting Pistons fans.
  • Gilbert’s ties to Detroit as Rocket Companies chairman and a major downtown property owner formed the backdrop for the rare, owner-funded road fan mobilization.