{"id":7534,"date":"2026-05-05T15:28:23","date_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:28:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/pistons-vs-cavaliers-channel-stream-for-game-1-of-nba-playoffs\/"},"modified":"2026-05-05T15:28:23","modified_gmt":"2026-05-05T15:28:23","slug":"pistons-vs-cavaliers-channel-stream-for-game-1-of-nba-playoffs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/beteja.com\/index.php\/2026\/05\/05\/pistons-vs-cavaliers-channel-stream-for-game-1-of-nba-playoffs\/","title":{"rendered":"Pistons vs Cavaliers channel, stream for Game 1 of NBA playoffs"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Where to watch Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 1 on a TV channel and stream on Peacock.<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n

How Tobias Harris keyed Pistons’ Game 7 vanquish of Magic in NBA playoffs<\/p>\n

Tobias Harris’ big night helped Detroit Pistons to Game 7 win vs Orlando Magic, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at Little Caesars Arena to advance to Eastern Conference semifinals in NBA playoffs.<\/p>\n

The Detroit Pistons have survived and advanced to the second round.<\/p>\n

It wasn’t pretty, with the Pistons needing seven hard-fought games to beat the Magic, but it wasn’t pretty for their opponent in the Eastern Conference semifinals either.<\/p>\n

The 4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers needed seven games themselves to beat an inexperienced Toronto Raptors squad, finally getting the job done on Sunday with a 114-102 Game 7 win to seal the deal.<\/p>\n

It sets up Game 1 of the new series on Tuesday, May 5, at Little Caesars Arena with a 7 p.m. tipoff on Peacock and NBCSN.<\/p>\n

Get Pistons Game 1 playoff tickets here<\/span><\/p>\n

The Pistons enter the series on an emotional high after barely staving off defeat in Game 6 with an epic comeback that carried over into a Game 7 win over a Magic squad that ran out of gas.<\/p>\n

The Cavs, meanwhile, took a much different route, winning the first two games at home, then losing two on the road before alternating in Game 5s, 6 and 7.<\/p>\n

It all makes for an exciting new series filled with star power on both sides, with Cade Cunningham showing on a national stage what he can do for the Pistons as Donovan Mitchell and James Harden stand in the way for the Cavs.<\/p>\n

Here’s what we know about the Pistons’ playoff schedule against the Cavs.<\/p>\n

LOOK AT THE MATCHUP: <\/strong>How Pistons match up with Cavaliers in NBA playoffs second round<\/span><\/p>\n

Who do Pistons play next in NBA playoffs?<\/h2>\n

The Pistons will play the Cleveland Cavaliers, a Central Division rival in the Eastern Conference. The Pistons will host both Game 1 and Game 2, and potential Games 5 and 7.<\/p>\n

What time is Pistons vs Cavaliers Game 1 in NBA playoffs?<\/h2>\n

Here’s when the Pistons vs Cavs Game 1 is for the second-round series:<\/p>\n

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  • Time:<\/strong> 7 p.m. ET.<\/li>\n
  • Date:<\/strong>\u00a0Tuesday, May 5.<\/li>\n
  • Location:<\/strong> Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

    Pistons vs Cavaliers channel in Game 1<\/h2>\n
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    • Channel:<\/strong> NBC Sports Network (NBCSN).<\/li>\n
    • Streaming:<\/strong> Peacock.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

      Game 1 of the second round for the Pistons and Cavs will take place on Tuesday, May 5. The game will tip off at 7 p.m. ET and will be televised on NBCSN, with streaming available on Peacock.<\/p>\n

      Watch NBA playoffs on Peacock<\/span><\/p>\n

      Pistons tickets for Game 1 vs Cavaliers<\/h2>\n

      Tickets for Game 1 of Cavaliers vs. Pistons on Tuesday, May 5, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit are going on StubHub for as low as $113, with no extra fees.<\/p>\n

      Pistons vs Cavaliers odds for Game 1<\/h2>\n

      The Pistons are the favorite against the Cavs for Game 1 at home, but it’s much closer than the spread was for Game 7 against the Magic.<\/p>\n

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      • Spread:<\/strong>\u00a0Pistons by 3\u00bd points.<\/li>\n
      • Over\/under:<\/strong>\u00a0215\u00bd points.<\/li>\n
      • Moneyline:<\/strong>\u00a0DET (-155), CLE (+125).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

        Odds provided by\u00a0BetMGM\u00a0as of Monday afternoon<\/em>.<\/p>\n

        Pistons vs Cavaliers schedule in NBA playoffs<\/h2>\n
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        • Game 1, Tuesday, May 5:<\/strong>\u00a0Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m.,\u00a0Peacock\/NBCSN.<\/li>\n
        • Game 2, Thursday, May 7:<\/strong>\u00a0Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m.,\u00a0Prime Video<\/li>\n
        • Game 3, Saturday, May 9:<\/strong>\u00a0Pistons at Cavs, 3 p.m., NBC\/Peacock<\/li>\n
        • Game 4, Monday, May 11:<\/strong>\u00a0Pistons at Cavs, 8 p.m., NBC\/Peacock<\/li>\n
        • Game 5, Wednesday, May 13:<\/strong>\u00a0Cavs at Pistons, TBA (if necessary)<\/li>\n
        • Game 6, Friday, May 15:<\/strong>\u00a0Pistons at Cavs, TBA (if necessary)<\/li>\n
        • Game 7, Sunday, May 17:<\/strong>\u00a0Cavs at Pistons, TBA (if necessary)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

          *If necessary.<\/em><\/p>\n

          2026 NBA playoffs bracket<\/h2>\n

          Here’s the other side of the Eastern Conference semifinals.<\/p>\n

          76ers vs Knicks schedule dates and times<\/h3>\n
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          • Game 1:<\/strong>\u00a076ers at Knicks, Monday, May 4, 8 p.m., NBC\/Peacock<\/li>\n
          • Game 2:<\/strong>\u00a076ers at Knicks, Wednesday, May 6, 7 p.m., ESPN<\/li>\n
          • Game 3:<\/strong>\u00a0Knicks at 76ers, Friday, May 8, 7 p.m., Prime Video<\/li>\n
          • Game 4:<\/strong>\u00a0Knicks at 76ers, Sunday, May 10, 3:30 p.m., ABC<\/li>\n
          • Game 5:<\/strong>\u00a076ers at Knicks, Tuesday, May 12*<\/li>\n
          • Game 6:<\/strong>\u00a0Knicks at 76ers, Thursday, May 14*<\/li>\n
          • Game 7:<\/strong>\u00a076ers at Knicks, Sunday, May 17*<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n

            See the entire 2026 NBA playoffs bracket\u00a0here.<\/p>\n

            When is 2026 NBA Finals?<\/h2>\n

            The NBA Finals are scheduled to begin on June 3 and can end anytime between June 10-17.<\/p>\n

            Need\u00a0to catch up on the news during your lunch break?\u00a0Sign up for our Sports Briefing newsletter\u00a0to get daily summaries of Detroit sports!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n

            You can reach Andrew at abirkle@freepress.com<\/em>.<\/p>\n

            Christian Romo contributed to this reporting.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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