In order to retake the lead after dropping back-to-back in Cleveland, the Pistons will need to weather being without one of their key starters. After picking up a lower back injury, sharpshooter Duncan Robinson is out for Game 5. He was questionable leading up to the matchup alongside veteran wings Caris LeVert and Kevin Huerter.

The Pistons will be without Duncan Robinson for Game 5 against the Cavaliers. However, Kevin Huerter returns from injury.

While the Detroit Tigers and Red Wings launched their own broadcasting home in March, the Pistons are moving to make locally available broadcasts for preseason and regular season games starting in 2026-27 free over-the-air to viewers in metro Detroit and around Michigan on Channel 20.

DETROIT – Cleveland Cavaliers coach Kenny Atkinson can’t explain why his team has been so much different on the road than at home during the playoffs. But he realizes that must chance if it’s to advance in the Eastern Conference semifinals against the Detroit Pistons.

Detroit ― Cleveland Cavaliers owner Dan Gilbert, often credited with ushering in downtown Detroit's revival, sent busloads of fans to root against the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena for Round 2 of the playoffs.

Pistons small forward Ausar Thompson dropped a candid admission after he and his teammates dropped both games in Cleveland.

Pistons games will be available on local television next season for the first time since 2005 as part of a multiyear deal with Scripps Sports. The Pistons were one of 13 NBA teams looking for a new home because Main Street Sports is shutting down.

The Detroit Pistons announced Wednesday afternoon the new local television media rights with Scripps Sports, which will start for the 2026-27 season.