Daniel Gibson scored 20 of his career-high 31 points in the second-half stretch and James had 20 points, 14 rebounds and eight assists for Cleveland.

Celveland Cavaliers will meet the three-time champion San Antonio Spurs. Game One is Thursday in San Antonio.

"This is definitely a big step in Cleveland Cavaliers history," James said.

Gibson, a second-round pick in last year's draft, averaged just 4.6 points during the season but he has received increased playing time in the postseason.

"Tonight I was 'Wow' on Daniel like I was 'Wow' on LeBron," Cavaliers coach Mike Brown said. "That was 'Bronesque."

"Daniel Gibson hit every big shot," Pistons coach Flip Saunders said. "He just continued to make big shots."

Coach Mike Brown spent three years on Gregg Popovich's staff at San Antonio, but he is determined to win despite that friendship. "I'm in it to win it," he said.