How to live stream Cavaliers vs Pistons: NBA Playoffs, TV channel

The Cleveland Cavaliers head into Game 2 needing a response after Detroit stole home-court momentum with a 111-101 win in Tuesday’s opener.

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How to Watch Cavaliers vs Pistons

• When: Thursday, May 7, 2026
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV Channel: Prime Video
• Live Stream: Prime (try for free)

Detroit’s aggressive defense completely disrupted Cleveland in Game 1, forcing 19 turnovers that turned into 31 Pistons points. Cade Cunningham controlled the game with 23 points and seven assists, while Tobias Harris added 20 points, and Jalen Duren dominated late with a series of momentum-shifting dunks during Detroit’s closing run. The Pistons also limited Jarrett Allen to just two points and three rebounds after his huge Game 7 performance against Toronto, a matchup Cleveland will likely try to correct Thursday night.

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For Cleveland, the concern is less about talent and more about execution. Donovan Mitchell and James Harden combined for 45 points, but the Cavaliers struggled with spacing, ball movement, and late-game decisions, according to coach Kenny Atkinson. Harden alone committed seven turnovers, and Cleveland’s bench depth could also become an issue if sharpshooter remains limited by a hamstring injury. Still, the Cavaliers nearly erased an 18-point deficit in Game 1 and briefly tied the game midway through the fourth quarter, showing they can still overwhelm Detroit offensively when they get clean possessions.