When do Cavs play Pistons in NBA playoffs? Second-round schedule

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of a fan conduct advisory card on a courtside seat before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of shirts draped over seats before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Toronto Raptors NBA playoffs Game 5 photos

Apr 29, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; A general view of a fan conduct advisory card on a courtside seat before game five of the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs between the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

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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 upcoming Eastern Conference semifinals:

• Game 1: Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m. Tuesday, May 5, Peacock/NBC Sports Network
• 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

Nate Ulrich is the sports columnist of the Akron Beacon Journal and a sports features writer. Nate can be reached at nulrich@thebeaconjournal.com. On Twitter: @ByNateUlrich.

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