Sam Merrill used to pay to see Donovan Mitchell play. Now, the former Utah State star is helping him make a playoff run.

Merrill scored 23 points in Game 7 against Detroit to send the Cavs to the Eastern Conference finals.

(Duane Burleson | AP) Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson, left, congratulates Cleveland Cavaliers guard Sam Merrill, center, after a win over the Detroit Pistons on Sunday.

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