Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers Game 5: Watch Live Tonight

The NBA Conference Finals are almost here, and the Semifinals are wrapping up this week. Right now, four teams are fighting for a spot in the Conference Finals. Tonight, the Detroit Pistons will face off against the Cleveland Cavaliers for Game 5 in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. This game will break the 2-2 tie and hopefully push one team ahead. Whether it’s a win or a loss tonight, we’ll see these teams back in action for Game 6 on Friday.

Keeping track of where to stream each NBA Playoff game has been a bit overwhelming lately. But don’t worry, we’ve got you covered. Here’s how you can tune in to tonight’s games and a full schedule of all the upcoming games to make sure you catch every minute of the live action.

What Time Is the Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game?
If you’re planning to catch the Pistons vs. the Cavaliers battle, mark your calendar for tonight at 8 p.m. ET, on Wednesday, May 13, 2026. We can expect at least one more game between these teams, maybe two, before we know who will move on to the Eastern Conference Finals and take on the New York Knicks.

How to Watch the Pistons vs. Cavaliers Game 5
Tonight’s Pistons vs. Cavaliers game will be broadcast on ESPN and ESPN Select. If you don’t have access to Peacock, you can purchase it for $10.99 per month. While there are no free trials available at the moment, you can save some bucks by bundling services.

The NBA Playoffs Schedule:
Starting this year, the NBA has divided playoff games between ESPN/ABC, NBC/Peacock, and Amazon. According to the agreement, ESPN/ABC will air 18 games in the first two rounds, conference finals in 10 of the 11 years, and the NBA Finals. On the other hand, NBC/Peacock will broadcast 28 playoff games in the first two rounds and conference finals in six of the 11 years. Moreover, all six games of the Play-In Tournament will be exclusively broadcast on Prime Video for the next 11 seasons. Amazon will also cover about one-third of the first two playoff rounds and one conference final in six of the 11 years.

2026 NBA Conference Semifinals Game Schedule and How to Watch:
(1) Detroit Pistons vs. (4) Cleveland Cavaliers
– Game 5: Wednesday, May 13 (8 ET, ESPN)
– Game 6: Friday, May 15 (8 PM, Prime Video)
– Game 7: Sunday, May 17*

(2) San Antonio Spurs vs. (6) Minnesota Timberwolves
– Game 6: San Antonio at Minnesota | Friday, May 15 (9:30 ET, Prime Video)
– Game 7: Minnesota at San Antonio | Sunday, May 17* (If needed)

2026 NBA Eastern Conference Finals Game Schedule:
– New York Knicks vs. TBD: Planned start date of May 17 or 19

2026 NBA Western Conference Finals Game Schedule:
– Oklahoma City Thunder vs. TBD: Planned start date of May 18 or 20

2026 NBA Finals Game Schedule:
– NBA Finals: June 3-19 (ABC)
– Game 1 – June 3, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 2 – June 5, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 3 – June 8, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 4 – June 10, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 5 – June 13, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 6 – June 16, 8:30 p.m. ET
– Game 7 – June 19, 8:30 p.m. ET