How to watch today’s Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game: Live stream, TV channel, and start time
The Detroit Pistons are set to host the Cleveland Cavaliers to open the pivotal NBA game on October 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT.
The Cavaliers have the scoring advantage, averaging 120 points per game to the Pistons’ 115. However, Cleveland only averages 37.3 rebounds per game, while Detroit dominated the boards with an astounding 49.7.
The Pistons lead with 25.7 assists per game, while the Cavaliers have 25.3 assists per game. Cleveland has 10.7 steals per game, while Detroit has 7 steals per game. However, the Pistons are averaging 8.7 blocks per game compared to the Cavaliers’ 3.7.
Here, GOAL brings you everything you need to know about how to watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers NBA game, plus plenty more.
Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers: Date and tip-off time
The Detroit Pistons will take on the Cleveland Cavaliers in an epic NBA game on October 27, 2025, at 7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PT at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
DateOctober 27, 2025Tip-off Time7:00 pm ET/4:00 pm PTVenueLittle Caesars ArenaLocationDetroit, Michigan.
How to watch Detroit Pistons vs Cleveland Cavaliers on TV & stream live online
Fans in the USA can catch all the action between the Detroit Pistons and the Cleveland Cavaliers live on:
- TV channel: NBC
- Streaming service: Peacock
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Detroit Pistons team news
Cade Cunningham shoots 77.3% from the free-throw line and 39.7% from the field, scoring 23.0 points a game.
Jalen Duren has been averaging 9.7 rebounds, of which 4.7 are from his offensive end and 5.0 are from his defensive end.
Isaiah Stewart averages 2.23 blocks per game
Detroit Pistons injuries
PlayerInjuryInjury statusSG, Caris LeVertKnee injuryDay-to-DayPG, Marcus SasserHip injuryDay-to-Day
Cleveland Cavaliers team news
Donovan Mitchell shoots 51.7% from the field and 76.0% from the free-throw line, scoring 30.0 points on average per game.
Evan Mobley averages 8.0 rebounds per game, which includes 6.7 defensive and 1.3 offensive rebounds.
Lonzo Ball limits his turnovers to 3.0 per game while averaging 6.3 assists in 23.0 minutes.
Cleveland Cavaliers injuries
PlayerInjuryInjury StatusSF, Max StrusFoot injuryOutPG, Darius GarlandToe injuryOut
Detroit Pistons and Cleveland Cavaliers head-to-head record
Based on their previous five meetings, the Cleveland Cavaliers have won four of them, giving them the advantage against the Detroit Pistons. The Cavaliers demonstrated their offensive consistency and defensive mastery by winning handily on October 15, 2025 (118-100), January 28, 2025 (110-91), and October 26, 2024 (113-101).
The Pistons’ lone victory, a thrilling 133-122 victory on March 29, 2025, showed that when their offense is clicking, they can contend with Cleveland.
The Cavaliers come into this game with momentum and confidence because of their past performance, but if Detroit plays well on both sides of the court, they could pull off an upset.
DateResultsOct 15, 2025Cavaliers 118-100 PistonsMar 29, 2025Pistons 133-122 CavaliersFeb 06, 2025Cavaliers 118-115 PistonsJan 28, 2025Cavaliers 110-91 PistonsOct 26, 2024Cavaliers 113-101 Pistons
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