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NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Pistons vs. Cavaliers, Thunder vs. Lakers
TL;DR
The NBA playoffs feature Game 2 matchups on Thursday night with the Cavaliers facing the Pistons and the Lakers up against the Thunder. The Cavaliers aim to recover from their Game 1 loss, while the Lakers need to improve to avoid a potential sweep.
Key points
- Cavaliers aim to even series against Pistons
- Lakers face potential sweep by Thunder
- Cavaliers committed 19 turnovers in Game 1
Cleveland CavaliersDetroit PistonsLos Angeles LakersOklahoma City Thunder
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We've got a pair of Game 2s in the NBA playoffs on Thursday night. The Cleveland Cavaliers will try to pull even with the Detroit Pistons, while the Los Angeles Lakers look to make their matchup against the Oklahoma City Thunder at least more competitive.
The Cavaliers went on a run late in their Game 1 loss to the Pistons, but it ended up being too late as Detroit's stingy defense forced Cleveland into 19 turnovers. The Cavs might've found a rhythm at the end of Game 1, but they'll need to replicate that over 48 minutes to steal a road win against the Pistons.
Meanwhile, the Lakers looked overwhelmed against the Thunder, which was to be expected given the talent discrepancy in this series. We could be looking at a sweep here, unless the Lakers get superstar Luka Dončić back to make this matchup more compelling.
Here's the schedule and a prediction for each matchup:
NBA games today: May 7 playoff schedule
Odds via FanDuel, all times ET
- Game 2: Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons (-3.5), 7 p.m. -- Prime Video
- Game 2: Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder (-15.5), 9:30 p.m. -- Prime Video
Q&A
What are the predictions for the Cavaliers vs. Pistons Game 2?
Predictions suggest the Cavaliers need to maintain their late-game momentum to compete effectively against the Pistons.
How did the Lakers perform in Game 1 against the Thunder?
The Lakers struggled in Game 1 against the Thunder, facing a significant talent gap that left them overwhelmed.
Will Luka Dončić play in the Lakers vs. Thunder series?
Luka Dončić's return is crucial for the Lakers to enhance their competitiveness in the series against the Thunder.
