DETROIT — A truckload of storylines and narratives all hang in the balance for this Game 7 on Sunday, May 17.
The Cavaliers and Pistons meet for a win-or-go-home Game 7 in Detroit, with a ticket to face the New York Knicks in the Eastern Conference Finals on the line.
The Cavs earned their first 2026 road playoff win in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference semifinals but then squandered an opportunity to end the best-of-seven second-round series at Rocket Arena in Game 6, setting up Game 7.
Tipoff between the fourth-seeded Cavs and top-seeded Pistons is scheduled for 8 p.m. Follow along here for score updates, highlights, stats and analysis as the battle unfolds Detroit:
Below is some pregame information.
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 7. Cavs playoffs TV channel and streaming info
Game 7 between the Cavs and Pistons will be televised nationally by Prime Video.
Cavs radio station info
The local radio broadcast of Game 7 can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM).
Cavs-Pistons Game 7 injury report
The Pistons have listed guards Duncan Robinson (lower back) and Caris LeVert (right heel contusion) as questionable for Game 7. Both played through their ailments in Game 6.
Wing Kevin Huerter is also questionable with a left adductor strain.
For the Cavs, forward Larry Nance Jr. is questionable with an illness, though he hasn’t been in the playoff rotation when healthy.
Cavs vs Pistons Game 7 starting lineup
This post will be updated once the starting lineups are announced.
Pistons vs Cavs Game 7 starting lineup
This post will be updated once the starting lineups are announced.
Cavaliers-Pistons playoff series scores
When do the Cavs play their next game?
To play again this season, the Cavs must beat the Pistons in Game 7. If they do, the Cavs will reach the Eastern Conference Finals. Here’s what we know about that schedule:
Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026
Here are the second-round matchups:
Here are the first-round results:
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era
This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.
Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich cover the Cavaliers for the Akron Beacon Journal. The Beacon Journal sports department can be reached at BJSports@thebeaconjournal.com.
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Reporting by Ryan Lewis and Nate Ulrich, Akron Beacon Journal / Akron Beacon Journal
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