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The Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) and Detroit Pistons (60-22) are scheduled to square off on Saturday at Rocket Arena, with a start time of 3 p.m. ET. When these two teams hit the floor, James Harden and Cade Cunningham are two players to watch.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers: May 9 Viewing Options
- Game day: Saturday, May 9, 2026
- Game time: 3 p.m. ET
- TV channel: NBC/Peacock
- Location: Cleveland, Ohio
- Arena: Rocket Arena
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Cavaliers' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.2% | 7 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 46.4% | 8 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 44.4 | 11 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 43.2 | 12 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 13.3 | 9 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 14.1 | 13 |
Pistons' 2025-26 Stats
| Stat | Rank | |
|---|---|---|
| Field Goal % | 48.5% | 3 |
| Opp. Field Goal % | 44.3% | 3 |
| Rebounds Per Game | 45.6 | 7 |
| Opp. Rebounds Per Game | 40.5 | 3 |
| Turnovers Per Game | 14.2 | 20 |
| Opp. Turnovers Per Game | 16 | 1 |
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Top Players
Cavaliers
- Donovan Mitchell contributes 27.9 points, 4.5 rebounds and 5.7 assists for the Cavaliers.
- Harden adds 23.6 points, eight assists and 4.8 rebounds a game, and Evan Mobley contributes with 18.2 points, 3.6 assists and nine rebounds per matchup.
- Mitchell is the top active three-point shooter for the Cavaliers, connecting on 3.2 per game.
- Mitchell records 1.5 steals per game. Mobley collects 1.7 blocks a contest.
Pistons
- The Pistons go-to guy, Cunningham, leads active Pistons players in both scoring (23.9 points per game) and assists (9.9 assists per game).
- Jalen Duren's per-game averages this season are 19.5 points, two assists and 10.5 rebounds.
- Duncan Robinson averages 2.9 made threes per game.
- Ausar Thompson's two steals and Isaiah Stewart's 1.6 blocks per game are key to the Pistons' defensive production.
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Pistons vs. Cavaliers Injury Report
Cavaliers
Cavaliers:
Sam Merrill: Questionable (Hamstring)
Pistons
Pistons:
Kevin Huerter: Day-To-Day (Adductor)
Cavaliers' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Raptors | W 125-120 | Home |
| 5/1/2026 | Raptors | L 112-110 | Away |
| 5/3/2026 | Raptors | W 114-102 | Home |
| 5/5/2026 | Pistons | L 111-101 | Away |
| 5/7/2026 | Pistons | L 107-97 | Away |
| 5/9/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
| 5/11/2026 | Pistons | - | Home |
Pistons' Schedule
| Date | Opponent | Score | Home/Away |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4/29/2026 | Magic | W 116-109 | Home |
| 5/1/2026 | Magic | W 93-79 | Away |
| 5/3/2026 | Magic | W 116-94 | Home |
| 5/5/2026 | Cavaliers | W 111-101 | Home |
| 5/7/2026 | Cavaliers | W 107-97 | Home |
| 5/9/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
| 5/11/2026 | Cavaliers | - | Away |
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