- Matchup: Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons
- Date: Sunday, May 17, 2026
- Venue: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit, MI
- Broadcast: Prime Video
- Spread Odds: Cleveland (+4.5)
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The Detroit Pistons (60-22) will host the Cleveland Cavaliers (52-30) at Little Caesars Arena this Sunday for Game 7 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Detroit is entering this game as 4.5-point favorites according to Vegas lines, with a total over/under set at 206.5.
The Cavaliers faced a setback in Game 6, suffering a loss with a final score of 115-94. On the foul front, Cleveland committed 18 fouls while the Pistons recorded 22. The Cavaliers connected on 16 out of their 36 three-point attempts. Meanwhile, Detroit converted 13 of 19 free throw opportunities, producing a shooting percentage of 68.4%. The Pistons also secured 43 rebounds (13 offensive, 30 defensive) alongside 3 blocks, and distributed 25 assists while making 9 steals. Defensively, Cleveland allowed their opponents to shoot 52.4% from the field off 43 successful shots out of 82 attempts. They recorded 15 assists, caused 18 turnovers, and made 9 steals. On the rebounding end, the Cavaliers gathered 40 boards, including 16 offensive rebounds, and shot 73.3% (22 of 30) from the charity stripe. Cleveland concluded the game with a field goal percentage of 39.0%, hitting 30 of 77 shots and 34.3% from long range with 12 out of 35 makes.
James Harden made significant contributions in the last game, shooting 46.2% from the field and dishing out 4 assists. He logged 37 minutes and grabbed 7 rebounds, finishing with a total of 23 points on 6 of 13 shooting.
The Cavaliers enter this game with a 52-30 record this season. Averaging 119.5 points per game (4th in the league), they boast a shooting percentage of 48.2%. Cleveland has been effective from beyond the arc, hitting 36.0% of three-point attempts (1,173 out of 3,261) and converting 77.6% from the free throw line. In total, they average 44.4 rebounds per game and have recorded 2,321 assists, placing them 8th in the league for assists. They average 14.0 turnovers and commit about 19.6 personal fouls per game.
Defensively, the Cavaliers force an average of 15.0 turnovers while committing 20.5 fouls per game. Their three-point defense allows opponents to shoot 37.2% while they rank 15th in points allowed per game (115.4). Cleveland permits a field goal percentage of 46.4% (3,387 of 7,303) and gives up 43.2 rebounds per game. They sit at 16th in the league for assists allowed, with 2,208 turnovers conceded this season.
Detroit showcased commanding play on both ends in Game 6. They limited Cleveland to a total of 40 rebounds (16 offensive). Shooting 34.3% from beyond the arc (12 of 35), they converted 22 of 30 free throws for a 73.3% rate. The Pistons allowed the Cavaliers to manage 30 of 77 attempts from the field, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39.0%. Ultimately, Detroit shot 52.4% from the field, making 43 out of 82 attempts while nailing 16 of 36 three-point shots (44.4%). The Cavaliers registered 18 fouls, leading to 19 free throw attempts for the Pistons, who also committed 18 turnovers but made 9 steals. Detroit recorded a total of 43 rebounds, with 30 being defensive and 13 offensive.
Cade Cunningham emerged as a vital player for the Pistons during the game, contributing 21 points in 42 minutes along with 8 assists. He managed 36.8% shooting (7 of 19) while bringing in 2 rebounds.
Detroit is boasting a solid 60-22 record this season. The Pistons have excelled offensively, shooting 48.5% from the floor, placing them 3rd in the league. With a total of 9,657 points on the season (averaging 117.8 points per game), they average 45.6 rebounds. Their assists total stands at 27.8 per game, ranking 11th in the league, while turnovers average at 15.1 per game. The Pistons also commit an average of 22.0 fouls and convert 76.3% of their free throw attempts.
On defense, the Pistons concede 34.5% on three-point attempts (1,040 out of 3,015) and see opponents making 78.8% of their free throw attempts. They allow 23.5 assists and 40.5 rebounds per game, ranking 1st and 3rd respectively in the NBA. Detroit is also 3rd in points allowed per game with 109.6, forcing opponents into 16.9 turnovers on average and allowing a field goal percentage of 44.3% (3rd in the league).
Who will emerge victorious in tonight’s NBA clash against the spread?
Prediction: Take Cleveland (+4.5)
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