The Detroit Pistons are knocking on the door of a commanding 3-0 series lead as they head to Cleveland for Game 3 of their Eastern Conference semifinals showdown with the Cavaliers. After steamrolling the Cavs in the first two games at home—winning 111-101 in Game 1 and 107-97 in Game 2—the Pistons now look to seize control on the road and put the series on ice.
Tip-off is set for Saturday, May 9, at 3 p.m. ET, with the action airing live on NBC and streaming on Peacock. For those without cable, NBA League Pass and Yahoo Sports offer additional live-streaming options. The Cavaliers are entering with a sense of urgency, and oddsmakers have them as 4.5-point favorites to bounce back at Rocket Mortgage FieldHouse. The total points over/under is set at 212.5, suggesting a tight, defensive battle could be in store.
On the moneyline, Cleveland sits at -179 (implied 61.5% win probability), while Detroit is a tempting underdog at +149 (38.5%). The Pistons have already proven they can hang tough, and a win here would give them a stranglehold on the series. The Cavs, meanwhile, need to protect home court to avoid falling into a near-insurmountable 3-0 hole.
Series Schedule (if necessary):
Game 3: Detroit at Cleveland (Saturday, May 9, 3 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock)
Game 4: Detroit at Cleveland (Monday, May 11, 8 p.m. ET, NBC/Peacock)
Game 5: Cleveland at Detroit (Wednesday, May 13)*
Game 6: Detroit at Cleveland (Friday, May 15)*
Game 7: Cleveland at Detroit (Sunday, May 17)*
Whether you're rooting for the Pistons to keep their Cinderella run alive or the Cavaliers to rally back, this is a must-watch matchup. Don't forget to gear up in your favorite team's apparel from our collection to show your support during these high-stakes playoff games.
