The Cleveland Cavs face the Detroit Pistons in Game 2 of their playoff series after losing Game 1. The game starts shortly after 7 p.m. and updates will be provided live.
Key points
Cavs lost Game 1 to Pistons 111-101
Game 2 starts shortly after 7 p.m.
Cavs aim to even the series
Live updates will be provided during the game
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Cavs score, streaming, injury news, live Game 2 updates vs. Pistons
Follow along for our live updates on Game 2, which tips shortly after 7 p.m.
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks off the court after warm up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Q&A
What time does Game 2 between the Cavs and Pistons start?
Game 2 is scheduled to start shortly after 7 p.m.
How can I stream the Cavs vs. Pistons Game 2?
Streaming options for Game 2 can be found through various sports networks and online platforms that cover NBA games.
What was the score of Game 1 between the Cavs and Pistons?
The Pistons won Game 1 with a score of 111-101.
What injury news should I know before Game 2?
Injury updates for both teams will be provided leading up to Game 2, including the status of key players.
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Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons hosts Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson speaks at a press conference before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff speaks at a press conference before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks off the court after warm up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) walks off the court after warm up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Detroit Pistons hosts Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Cleveland Cavaliers head coach Kenny Atkinson speaks at a press conference before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons, Game 1 photos
Detroit Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff speaks at a press conference before Game 1 of second round of NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Tuesday, May 5, 2026.
Cavs playoff schedule. When does Cavaliers-Pistons series start?
Here is all of the scheduling information the NBA has announced thus far about the Cavs-Pistons series in the Eastern Conference semifinals:
Game 1: Pistons 111, Cavs 109; Pistons lead series 1-0.
Game 2: Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m. Thursday, May 7, Prime Video
Game 3: Pistons at Cavs, 3 p.m. Saturday, May 9, NBC/Peacock
Game 4: Pistons at Cavs, 8 p.m. Monday, May 11, NBC/Peacock
Game 5: Cavs at Pistons, TBD time Wednesday, May 13, TBD network, if necessary
Game 6: Pistons at Cavs, time TBD Friday, May 15, TBD network, if necessary
Game 7: Cavs at Pistons, time TBD Sunday, May 17, TBD network, if necessary
Eastern Conference playoff bracket 2026
Here are the second-round matchups:
No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers; Pistons lead series 1-0
No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons vs. No. 8 Orlando Magic; Pistons won series 4-3
No. 2 seed Boston Celtics vs. No. 7 Philadelphia 76ers; 76ers won series 4-3
No. 3 seed New York Knicks vs. No. 6 seed Atlanta Hawks; Knicks won series 4-2
No. 4 seed Cleveland Cavaliers vs. No. 5 seed Toronto Raptors; Cavs won series 4-3
Cleveland Cavaliers playoff history during their Donovan Mitchell era
This is the fourth consecutive season the Cavs have made the playoffs.
Here are the results from their previous three playoff appearances, all of which have occurred since the Cavs traded for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell in 2022:
2024-25: Lost 4-1 in second round to Indiana Pacers after sweeping Miami Heat 4-0 in first round
2023-24: Lost 4-1 in second round to Boston Celtics after beating Orlando Magic 4-3 in first round
2022-23: Lost 4-1 in first round to New York Knicks
