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Game preview · Fri, Dec 18

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons — Game Time, TV & Schedule

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Game essentials

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons game time, TV channel and venue

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Game date

Fri, Dec 18

Tipoff · your time

7:30 PM ET

7:30 PM ET reference

TV / streaming

TBA

Game status

Fri, December 18th at 7:30 PM EST

Arena

Little Caesars Arena

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Game details

Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons game details

2026-27 NBA Regular season

Cleveland Cavaliers is listed as the away team and Detroit Pistons as the home team for this regular season matchup.

Home and away designation

Detroit Pistons is the listed home team. The schedule does not mark the matchup as neutral-site.

Tipoff status

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TV and streaming

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons season series

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Cleveland Cavaliers vs Detroit Pistons game FAQ

When is Cleveland Cavaliers at Detroit Pistons?+

The game is listed for December 18, 2026. The page automatically converts tipoff to the timezone reported by your browser.

Where can I see the player box score?+

The player box score appears on this page after the game is final and complete game statistics are available.

Are game times shown in my timezone?+

Yes. The main tipoff time is converted automatically using your browser timezone, with Eastern Time shown as a reference.

Is this a preseason, regular-season or playoff game?+

The matchup is listed as part of the 2026-27 NBA regular season.

Where can I watch this NBA game?+

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Can the final box score change?+

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