It’s Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals: the Cleveland Cavaliers visit the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena on May 7, 2026. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
- Time: 7:00 PM ET
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
How to Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons on May 7, 2026
You can watch the Detroit Pistons take on the Cleveland Cavaliers live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on May 7, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons — Game 2 Preview
Detroit took a convincing 111-101 win in Game 1, and Cade Cunningham was the reason why. He put up 23 points and 7 assists, controlling pace when it mattered and giving the Pistons’ offense a reliable anchor throughout. Donovan Mitchell matched him at 23 for Cleveland, going 9-for-19 from the floor, but the Cavaliers couldn’t find enough production around him to close the gap. Cleveland comes to Detroit needing a win to prevent the series from shifting entirely to the Pistons’ favor before it even heads back to Ohio. Mitchell needs a bounce-back supporting cast around him. If the Cavaliers’ role players come up short again, this series could get difficult fast against a Pistons team playing with full confidence on its own floor.
Detroit Pistons lead the series 1-0.
Streaming
Amazon Prime Video
What Time is the Detroit Pistons vs. Cleveland Cavaliers Game Today?
The Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons?
You can watch Game 2 of the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Eastern Conference Semifinals series on Amazon Prime Video.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Channel on DIRECTV
Watch the Detroit Pistons on Detroit SportsNet (Channel 663) and the Cleveland Cavaliers on FanDuel Sports Ohio (Channel 660) on DIRECTV.
Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons — 2026 Playoffs Series Schedule
| Game | Date | Time (ET) | Venue | TV | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Game 1 | May 5, 2026 | TBD | Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI | Prime Video | Detroit 111, Cleveland 101 |
| Game 2 | May 7, 2026 | 7:00 PM | Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI | Prime Video | — |
| Game 3* | TBD | TBD | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, OH | TBD | TBD |
| Game 4* | TBD | TBD | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, OH | TBD | TBD |
| Game 5* | TBD | TBD | Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI | TBD | TBD |
| Game 6* | TBD | TBD | Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse — Cleveland, OH | TBD | TBD |
| Game 7* | TBD | TBD | Little Caesars Arena — Detroit, MI | TBD | TBD |
Players to Watch: Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons
Cleveland Cavaliers
Donovan Mitchell — G. 23 points on 9-of-19 shooting in Game 1. Mitchell was Cleveland’s best option all night in the opener but got limited support, and the Cavaliers need him to force the issue even more in Game 2 — whether that means attacking downhill, getting to the line, or creating for others in a series where Detroit has clearly established its home-court edge.
Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham — G. 23 points, 7 assists in Game 1. Cunningham has been the complete package this postseason — a playmaker who can score, distribute, and take over a game late. His Game 1 performance set the tone for the Pistons and put the league on notice that Detroit is a genuine threat to go deep in the East.
What is the Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons series record?
The Detroit Pistons lead the series 1-0 after a 111-101 win in Game 1 at Little Caesars Arena. Cade Cunningham’s 23-point, 7-assist performance controlled the pace and gave Detroit a decisive first strike, with Cleveland yet to find a consistent answer around Donovan Mitchell.
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