CLEVELAND — The Cavaliers took control of the Eastern Conference semifinals with their first road win of the 2026 NBA playoffs in Game 5, offering them an opportunity to close out the Detroit Pistons in Game 6 on Friday, May 15, at Rocket Arena.
After falling behind 2-0 in the best-of-seven second-round series, the Cavs battled back to win three consecutive games (two in Cleveland and one in Detroit), putting themselves on the doorstep of the Eastern Conference Finals, where the New York Knicks await.
Follow along here for live score updates, analysis, stats and highlights from Game 6 at Rocket Arena. Tipoff is set for 7 p.m.
Below is some pregame information.
Where to watch Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons Game 6. Cavs playoffs TV channel and streaming info
Game 6 between the Cavs and Pistons will be televised nationally by Prime Video.
Cavs radio station info
The local radio broadcast of Game 6 can be heard via WTAM (1100-AM) or WMMS (100.7-FM). Game 6 will also be broadcast nationally by ESPN Radio.
Cavs vs Pistons Game 6 injury report
The Cavs did not list any players on their injury report for Game 6.
Cavs vs Pistons Game 6 starting lineup
For Game 6, the Cavs are expected to stick with the same starting lineup they used in the first five games against the Pistons.
Pistons vs Cavs Game 6 injury report
The Pistons listed the following players as questionable for Game 6: starting guard Duncan Robinson (low back soreness), backup guard Caris LeVert (right heel contusion) and backup wing Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain).
Robinson was inactive for Game 5, and Daniss Jenkins started in his place.
Pistons vs Cavs Game 6 startling lineup
Detroit’s Game 6 starting lineup hinges on guard Duncan Robinson’s status and will be updated here when it’s announced.
Cavs next game: Cavaliers-Pistons playoff series schedule
Here is all of the scheduling information the NBA has announced thus far about the Cavs-Pistons series in the Eastern Conference semifinals:
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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