The Cleveland Cavaliers breathed new life into their series on Saturday, taking down the Detroit Pistons in Game 3 to trim the deficit to 2-1. James Harden delivered in crunch time, knocking down key buckets to hold off a determined Pistons rally. Though Cleveland squandered a 17-point lead, the team’s defense tightened in the final minutes to secure the victory.
Now the Cavaliers aim to even the series at 2-2 before heading back to Detroit. Cleveland has been perfect at home this postseason, posting a 5-0 record, and they’ll need that streak to continue to avoid falling into a deep hole. The Pistons, meanwhile, have shown resilience throughout the series. To regain control on Monday night, Detroit will need Cade Cunningham to clean up his turnovers, which proved costly in Game 3.
Here’s everything you need to know about Monday’s matchup between the Cavs and Pistons, including broadcast details and start time.
**What channel is Cavs vs. Pistons on today?**
– **TV channel:** NBC
– **Live stream:** Peacock
Game 4 of the Cavaliers vs. Pistons series will air on NBC and stream live on Peacock. Peacock offers live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, NBA games, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France, and more.
**Cavs vs. Pistons start time**
– **Date:** Monday, May 11
– **Time:** 8:00 p.m. ET
Game 4 of this NBA Playoffs series will tip off at 8:00 p.m. ET from Rocket Arena in Cleveland, Ohio.
**Cavs vs. Pistons series schedule**
– May 5: Game 1 – Pistons 111, Cavs 101
– May 7: Game 2 – Pistons 107, Cavs 97
– May 9: Game 3 – Cavs 116, Pistons 109
– May 11: Game 4 at Cleveland – 8 p.m. ET (NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV)
– May 13: Game 5 at Detroit – TBD
– May 15: Game 6 at Cleveland* – TBD
– May 17: Game 7 at Detroit* – TBD
(*If necessary)
**NBA Playoffs bracket 2026**
For the most up‑to‑date bracket, visit the official NBA playoff page.
**Key NBA Playoffs and offseason dates**
– Play-In Tournament: April 14–17
– First round begins: April 18
– Conference semifinals begin: May 4*
– NBA Draft Lottery: May 10
– Eastern Conference finals begin: May 19*
– Western Conference finals begin: May 20*
– NBA Finals begin: June 3
– NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary): June 19
– NBA Draft: June 23–24
(*Dates may shift depending on earlier series.)
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