The NBA Eastern Conference semifinals are set, and it's a matchup that's sure to bring plenty of drama. The Cleveland Cavaliers are headed to Detroit to face the Pistons, with a familiar face waiting on the other sideline: former Cavs head coach J.B. Bickerstaff.
Both teams earned their spot in the second round after thrilling Game 7 victories on Sunday, May 3. The fourth-seeded Cavs took down the fifth-seeded Toronto Raptors 114-102 at Rocket Arena, while the top-seeded Pistons handled business against the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic with a 116-94 win at Little Caesars Arena.
This series is packed with storylines. The Cavaliers have been on a roll, showing resilience and depth throughout the first round. Meanwhile, the Pistons are riding high as the conference's top seed, and Bickerstaff knows the Cavs' system inside and out. Expect a chess match between two well-coached teams.
Game 1 tips off at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, May 5, in Detroit. You can catch all the action on Peacock and NBC Sports Network. Here's the full schedule for the Eastern Conference semifinals:
Game 1: Tuesday, May 5 — Cavs at Pistons, 7 p.m. ET (Peacock, NBC Sports Network)
Game 2: Thursday, May 7 — Cavs at Pistons, TBD
Game 3: Saturday, May 9 — Pistons at Cavs, TBD
Game 4: Monday, May 11 — Pistons at Cavs, TBD
Game 5 (if needed): Wednesday, May 13 — Cavs at Pistons, TBD
Game 6 (if needed): Friday, May 15 — Pistons at Cavs, TBD
Game 7 (if needed): Sunday, May 17 — Cavs at Pistons, TBD
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