What We Know About Thursday’s Games
-Pistons Host Cavaliers on Prime: Detroit pulled off an important Game 1 win, beating Cleveland 111-101 on Tuesday. While the Pistons held the lead for the final 45 minutes of that game, it was tied with five minutes remaining. Detroit closed on an 18-8 run over the final 4:50 to capture that victory. They lead this series, 1-0.
-Thunder Host Lakers on Prime: Oklahoma City took care of business in Game 1, beating Los Angeles, 108-90. The Thunder won all four individual quarters in that victory, maintaining a double-digit lead for the entirety of the fourth quarter. OKC leads this series, 1-0.
May 7, 2026 / 7:11 PM
Cavs-Pistons Game 2 Tipping on Prime
Teams that go up 2-0 win in over 90 percent of the series in NBA history.
The Cavaliers pulled off a narrow victory in Game 1.
This game will be followed by the Lakers-Thunder matchup.
See the action on Prime.
LET’SGO.
LET’SGO.
LET’SGO.
LET’SGO.
LET’SGO.#LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/v2lOv5SDpn
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 7, 2026
TWO MORE GAME 2s TONIGHT 🍿
▪️ Pistons: 20 forced turnovers fueled Detroit’s Game 1 victory
▪️ Thunder: Chet’s 24p, 12r, 3b powered OKC to a Game 1 win
The NBA Playoffs presented by @Google continue on Prime! pic.twitter.com/CiIFGxQWfj
— NBA (@NBA) May 7, 2026
🕷️ & 1️⃣. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/Qb7sIz8M8G
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 7, 2026
May 7, 2026 / 6:49 PM
Cavaliers-Pistons Starters Announced
We have a critical Game 2 between Detroit and Cleveland.
The Pistons hold a 1-0 lead in this series.
Game 1 was tied with five minutes remaining, but Detroit closed on an 18-8 run to prevail.
See tonight’s game on Prime.
First five on the court. @Kia pic.twitter.com/ItrUDVZDAZ
— Detroit Pistons (@DetroitPistons) May 7, 2026
ROUND 2, GAME 2 STARTERS. #LetEmKnow pic.twitter.com/7bN1GSMBwv
— Cleveland Cavaliers (@cavs) May 7, 2026