The Detroit Pistons defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers 111-101 in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference semifinals on May 5, 2026. This victory ended a six-game losing streak for the Pistons in playoff Game 1s.
As of midday, the Pistons can take a commanding lead in the series with a win in Game 2, scheduled for Thursday, May 7, at 7 p.m. ET. The game will be available to stream online exclusively through Prime Video.
The Pistons are currently favored by 3.5 points for Game 2. They split their regular season series against the Cavaliers, each team winning two games.
Upcoming games:
- Game 2: May 7, at 7 p.m. ET
- Game 3: May 9, at 3 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
- Game 4: May 11, at 8 p.m. ET on NBC/Peacock
- Game 5 (if necessary): May 13, time TBD
The Pistons last won a playoff Game 1 back in the 2008 Eastern Conference finals. They have shown resilience this postseason, recovering from a 3-1 deficit against the Orlando Magic to advance.
Tickets for Game 2 are available starting at $91 on StubHub. The over/under for the upcoming game is set at 216.5 points.
The performance of key players like Cade Cunningham and Donovan Mitchell will be crucial as both teams vie for supremacy in this tight series.