What channel is Pistons vs. Cavs on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series originally appeared on The Sporting News. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.
Despite trailing early in the game and squandering their lead late, the Detroit Pistons emerged victorious in their first bout with the Cleveland Cavaliers, and are looking to go up 2-0 tonight.
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While James Harden did pitch in 22 points, eight rebounds, and seven assists, he finished the game with a whopping seven turnovers. Among players still in the playoffs, he is second on the list for most turnovers per game (Cade Cunningham: 5.63; Harden: 5.38).
Detroit narrowly won the rebound battle 45-41, and that was largely thanks to Jalen Duren. The Pistons’ big man gathered twelve boards and earned his second consecutive double-double. While Detroit certainly runs through Cunningham, the team does need Duren to step up as much as possible. They are undefeated when Duren totals 10 or more points with nine or more rebounds.
Outside of Mitchell, Harden, Evan Mobley, and Max Strus, Cleveland was relatively quiet. Jarrett Allen was virtually nonexistent in Game 1 due to early foul trouble, and he finished the game with two points, three rebounds, an assist, and a block. It was a really inconvenient game for Allen to score his lowest point total of the season, but that result is not typical. In the 2026 Playoffs, Allen is averaging 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds, and 2.1 blocks across eight games.
Here’s what you need to know about Thursday’s matchup between Detroit and Cleveland, including broadcast information and start time.
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What channel is Pistons vs. Cavs on today?
Pistons vs. Cavs Game 2 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.
Watch select 2026 NBA Playoffs games exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in the 30-day free trial for new Amazon Prime customers.
Pistons vs. Cavs start time
Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Detroit and Cleveland is set to tip off at 7 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Mich.
Pistons vs. Cavs series schedule
Detroit leads series 1-0
Date
Game
Time (ET)
Watch
May 5
Game 1:Â Pistons 111, Cavs 101
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May 7
Game 2 at Detroit
7 p.m.
May 9
Game 3 at Cleveland
3 p.m.
May 11
Game 4 at Cleveland
8 p.m.
NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV
May 13
Game 5* at Detroit
TBA
TBA
May 15
Game 6* at Cleveland
TBA
TBA
May 17
Game 7* at Detroit
TBA
TBA
* If necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
Event
Dates
Play-In Tournament
April 14-17
First round begins
April 18
Conference semifinals begin
May 4*
NBA Draft Lottery
May 10
Eastern Conference finals begin
May 19*
Western Conference finals begin
May 20*
NBA Finals begin
June 3
NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)
June 19
NBA Draft
June 23-24
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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