Here’s How to Watch the Pistons in the Eastern Conference Semi-Finals

The Detroit Pistons beat out the Orlando Magic in game seven on Sunday to move on to the Eastern Conference semifinals, where they will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers.

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This marks the first time that the Pistons have made it this deep into the playoffs in 18 years. While the entire state will be cheering them on, many are wondering how they will be able to watch the games.

Television Schedule for the Detroit Pistons vs. the Cleveland Cavaliers

If you want to watch the Pistons take on the Cavs, you're going to need to have a streaming subscription or two.

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While games one, three, and five will air on NBC, game two will be available only via a streaming platform. Here's the breakdown.

• Game 1: Tuesday, May 5, 2026, at 7 p.m. - NBC/Peacock
• Game 2: Thursday, May 7, 2026, at 7 p.m. - Prime Video
• Game 3: Saturday, May 9, 2026, at 3 p.m. - NBC/Peacock
• Game 4: Monday, May 11, 2026, at 8 p.m. - NBC/Peacock
• Game 5 (if necessary): Wednesday, May 13, 2026, at TBD. - TBD
• Game 6 (if necessary): Friday, May 15, 2026, at TBD - TBD
• Game 7 (if necessary): Sunday, May 17, 2026, at TBD - TBD

How the Detroit Pistons Stack Up Against the Cleveland Cavaliers

The Pistons started off the season strong and ended the regular season with a record of 60-22. The Cavaliers ended the regular season with a record of 52-30.

The Cavs rank fourth in points per game with 119.5, while the Pistons are ranked eighth at 117.8. On the flip side, the Pistons rank third in points allowed at 109.6, while the Cavs rank fifteenth with 115.4 points allowed.

The Pistons are slightly favored over the Cavaliers in game one, with a 3.5 point spread.