The Pistons will not go away in the 2026 NBA Playoffs. Detroit won Game 6 against the Cavaliers on Friday night, staving off elimination for the fourth time this postseason. The Pistons and Cavs are heading to a decisive Game 7 on Sunday.
Second-round recap
Earlier in the second round, the Knicks and Thunder pulled off sweeps. New York took care of the 76ers in four games, outscoring Philly by a combined 91 points. The reigning champion Thunder sent the Lakers packing, improving to 8-0 in these playoffs and raising questions about LeBron James' future.
First-round eliminations: The Suns, Trail Blazers, Hawks, Nuggets, Rockets, Celtics, Magic and Raptors were all eliminated in the first round.
Second-round schedule
Game 6: Pistons 114, Cavaliers 95 (Series tied, 3-3)
Spurs vs. Timberwolves: 9:30 p.m., Amazon Prime
Game 7: Pistons vs. Cavaliers, TBD
Game 7: Timberwolves vs. Spurs, TBD
Play-In Tournament results
Eastern Conference: No. 9 Hornets 127, No. 10 Heat 126 (OT) — Miami eliminated | No. 7 76ers 109, No. 8 Magic 97 — Philadelphia wins No. 7 seed | Magic 121, Hornets 90 — Magic win No. 8 seed
Western Conference: No. 8 Trail Blazers 114, No. 7 Suns 110 — Portland wins No. 7 seed | No. 10 Warriors 126, No. 9 Clippers 121 — Los Angeles eliminated | Suns 111, Warriors 96 — Suns win No. 8 seed
Key dates
May 10: 2026 NBA Draft Lottery