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Cavs-Pistons, Thunder-Lakers Discussion Here!

The NBA Playoffs roll onward today as the Cleveland Cavaliers try to turn around their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons while the Los Angeles Lakers desperately flail against the defending champion Oklahoma City Thunder. Both series switch venues for the first time. Maybe that will make a difference? Either way, you can talk about […]

Kenny Atkinson wants Cavs to adjust to Pistons physicality: ‘This is on us to adapt’

CLEVELAND — Cleveland Cavaliers’ head coach Kenny Atkinson used his media availability before Game 2 against the Indiana Pacers last year to complain about how officiating changes drastically from the regular season to the playoffs. “I know there’s this rhetoric going around the league about, you know, ‘Oh man, that’s playoff basketball.’ To me, that’s […]

Cavs vs. Pistons Game 3 open gamethread

The Cleveland Cavaliers hope that playing at home helps them get back into their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!

Cavs vs. Pistons Game 3: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played awfully through the first two games of the series. The guards haven’t lived up to their standards, the defensive communication hasn’t been good, and the team is simply missing wide-open shots. That isn’t going to get the job done on the road against a 60-win Detroit Pistons team. Yet, despite […]

Who is the Detroit Lions’ biggest current star?

If you have been watching the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs over the last few weeks, chances are you have seen some familiar faces sitting in the stands and courtside. On top of the countless other celebrities attending Pistons games, there have been several members of the Detroit Lions, too. We have seen quarterback […]

Friday’s Brotherhood Playoff News & Links

In Thursday’s Brotherhood Playoff Action, Trajan Langdon’s Detroit Pistons took a 2-0 lead against Tyrese Proctor’s Cleveland Cavaliers, with a 107-97 win. Proctor got a DNP again. It’s not surprising for a rookie, but it must be frustrating for him. In the nightcap, Jared McCain’s Oklahoma City Thunder knocked off Luke Kennnard’s Los Angeles Lakers, […]

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 2 – Clutch offense is concerning

The Cleveland Cavaliers dropped both games in Detroit. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. PARTIAL WINNER – Donovan Mitchell I wanted to give Donovan Mitchell the full-fledged ‘WINNER’ title tonight. However, his second-half rally fell short. And we’ll talk more about the Cavs ‘ late-game execution later. To focus on the positives, first, Mitchell […]

James Harden turns in a disaster, Cavs fall 0-2 to Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers lost 107-97 in Game 2 to the Detroit Pistons. Their season now comes down to defending a home stand. The Cavs once again started this game down by double digits. Careless turnovers and poor three-point shooting add up quickly in the NBA Playoffs. Even more so when you’re playing against a 60-win […]

Cavs at Pistons Game 2 open gamethread

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look to even their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!

NBA Playoffs Today: Cavaliers-Pistons, Lakers-Thunder Ready to Go

The 2026 NBA Playoffs continue today as both Eastern and Western conferences feature second-round matchups. In the East, the Cleveland Cavaliers will hope to overcome a Game 1 stumble against the Detroit Pistons. In the West, LeBron James and the Los Angeles Lakers will be searching for a slim thread of hope against the Oklahoma […]

The Cavs aren’t going anywhere if Donovan Mitchell can’t get to the basket

Donovan Mitchell wasn’t happy with his lack of trips to the line after having just two free-throw attempts in the Cleveland Cavaliers’ Game 1 loss to the Detroit Pistons. “I’m just not getting the calls,” Mitchell said afterward. “I don’t know why. I don’t flop, maybe that’s why. … It’s frustrating a little bit because […]

Cavs at Pistons Game 2: How to watch, odds, and injury report

The Cleveland Cavaliers had plenty of chances to steal Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons, but careless turnovers, an inability to secure defensive rebounds, questionable coaching, and overall bad offensive process kept them from doing so. Whether or not they can turn around will determine how this series goes. Winning Game 2 will be tough. […]

Cavs could be without key reserve in Game 2 vs. Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers had a tough time getting anything going offensively against the Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their second-round series. That task was made more difficult with the loss of sharpshooter Sam Merrill, who was limited to just seven minutes in Game 1 with a hamstring injury. Cleveland could be without Merrill for […]

Kenny Atkinson’s questionable decisions cost Cavs in Game 1

With 5:28 seconds left in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, the Cleveland Cavaliers tied things up at 93 points apiece. They mounted an 18-point comeback against the Detroit Pistons, the top seed, capped off by three James Harden free throws. A whole new ballgame. But Cavs head coach Kenny Atkinson made one of […]

Winners and Losers: Cavs vs Pistons Game 1 – Unforced errors seal their fate

The Cleveland Cavaliers missed an opportunity to steal Game 1 against the Detroit Pistons. Let’s go over today’s winners and losers. LOSER – Turnovers Cleveland turned it over 20 times tonight, allowing 31 points off those turnovers. That might be the fastest way to guarantee yourself a loss on the road. The ball was especially […]

Player Grades: Cavs drop Game 1 to Pistons – Turnovers cost Cavaliers

The Cleveland Cavaliers erased an 18-point deficit to tie the Detroit Pistons midway through the fourth, but an inability to get stops and scores when they needed them wound up in Detroit escaping with a 111-101 Game 1 victory. All grades are based on our usual expectations for each player. A “B” grade represents that […]

Cavs give away chance of stealing Game 1, lose 111-101 to Pistons

The Cleveland Cavaliers have yet to win a playoff series in the Donovan Mitchell era after losing Game 1. They hope that trend ends after they were defeated by the Detroit Pistons 111-101. Cleveland had plenty of chances to win this game, but a poor start and too many turnovers allowed Detroit to come away […]

Cavs at Pistons Game 1 open gamethread

The Cleveland Cavaliers will look for a strong start in their second-round series against the Detroit Pistons. Share your thoughts as the game unfolds. If you aren’t a member of the community, sign up so you can talk to your fellow Cavalier fans and make your voice heard! Go Cavs!

Discuss Lakers-Thunder, Pistons-Cavaliers Here

The NBA Playoffs schedule rolls onward on May 5th with a pair of conference-semifinal games on tap for your viewing pleasure. Here are the games, times, and broadcasts for the evening. All times are Pacific. 4:00 PM—Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons, Peacock and NBCSN (series tied 0-0) 5:30 PM—Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder, […]

5 Keys for Cavs at Pistons Game 1: Can Cleveland slow down Cade Cunningham?

The Cleveland Cavaliers didn’t assemble the highest-paid roster in the league just to get out of the first round. “We haven’t done anything,” Donovan Mitchell said after his team closed out the Toronto Raptors in seven games. “It’s just the first round.” The Cavs will have their hands full against a 60-win Detroit Pistons team […]