Detroit Pistons @ Cleveland Cavaliers: Jan 27, 2027

Updated
Regular Season
Detroit PistonsPistons
4-1 · Away
7:00 PM ET
Scheduled
Wednesday, January 27, 2027
Cleveland CavaliersCavaliers
3-1 · Home

Pistons vs Cavaliers tips off at 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT) on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Rocket Arena, Cleveland. Watch it on ESPN.

How to Watch Pistons vs Cavaliers: Time, TV & Stream

Date & time
Wednesday, January 27, 20277:00 PM ET / 4:00 PM PT
Watch on
ESPN
Stream
ESPN AppAlso on NBA League Pass
Arena
Rocket ArenaCleveland

Outside the US: NBA League Pass International, no blackouts. Canada: TSN / Sportsnet.

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Injury Report

PlayerTeamPosStatusInjurySince
Ausar ThompsonPistonsG-FDay-To-DayAnkleOct 28, 2026
Isaiah JoePistonsGOutHipOct 26, 2026
Jalen DurenPistonsCOutHamstringOct 24, 2026
Khalifa DiopCavaliersCDay-To-DayKneeOct 27, 2026
NaeQwan TomlinCavaliersFOutBackOct 20, 2026

Status as of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28. Teams can change a player's status up to tip-off; check team announcements before the game.

Key Players

Pistons

Cavaliers

Season averages, top three scorers per team.

Pistons vs Cavaliers Preview

The Pistons are 4-1 this season and went 4-1 in their last 5 games, while the Cavaliers are 3-1 this season.

They split last season's series 2-2. The Pistons rank 2nd in opponent points, the biggest gap between these teams. Players to watch: Cade Cunningham (22.6 points per game) and Donovan Mitchell (24.8 points per game).

Pistons vs Cavaliers Head-to-Head

2026-27 season seriesFirst meeting this season
2025-26 season seriesSeries tied 2-2Playoffs: Cavaliers 4-3

Pistons last 5

Cavaliers last 5 · 2026-27 incl. playoffs

Previous meetings

Pistons vs Cavaliers Season Stats 2026-27

Pistons 5 GPCavaliers 4 GP
109.8#23
Points per game
119.8#7
103.4#2
Opponent points
117.8#20
45.9%#14
Field goal %
46.8%#7
37.9%#7
Three-point %
36.7%#10
74.4%#22
Free throw %
78.6%#11
46.8#7
Rebounds
46.3#9
27.0#10
Assists
26.3#14
8.0#21
Steals
9.0#12
7.4#1
Blocks
7.3#3
15.6#17
Turnovers
16.8#22

Regular-season averages; rank of 30 teams.

Standings Context

Eastern Conference

#TeamW-LGB
1Pistons4-1–
276ers4-1–
3Raptors3-10.5
4Celtics3-10.5
5Cavaliers3-10.5
6Hornets3-21.0
7Hawks2-32.0

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This Pistons vs Cavaliers page updates on its own: live score during the game, box score and recap minutes after the final buzzer. Next: Pistons visit the Mavericks Jan 29; Cavaliers visit the Raptors Jan 29.

Pistons vs Cavaliers FAQs

What time does Pistons vs Cavaliers start?

The Detroit Pistons play the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday, January 27, 2027 at Rocket Arena in Cleveland. Tip-off is 7:00 PM ET (4:00 PM PT).

What channel is Pistons vs Cavaliers on?

Pistons vs Cavaliers airs nationally on ESPN. Stream it on ESPN app.

What are the Pistons and Cavaliers records?

Going into this game the Pistons were 4-1 and the Cavaliers were 3-1 this season.

Who is injured for Pistons vs Cavaliers?

As of 6:00 PM ET, Oct 28: Ausar Thompson (Pistons, day-to-day, ankle); Isaiah Joe (Pistons, out, hip); Jalen Duren (Pistons, out, hamstring); Khalifa Diop (Cavaliers, day-to-day, knee); NaeQwan Tomlin (Cavaliers, out, back).

How did Pistons vs Cavaliers go last season?

The regular-season series was split 2-2 in 2025-26. In the playoffs the Cavaliers won the series 4-3.

Who won the last Pistons vs Cavaliers game?

The Cavaliers beat the Pistons 125-94 on May 17, 2026 on the road.

Where is Pistons vs Cavaliers being played?

At Rocket Arena in Cleveland, the home arena of the Cleveland Cavaliers.

Is Pistons vs Cavaliers on NBA League Pass?

Yes, outside the Pistons and Cavaliers markets. Inside them the game is on the local channel and the team's streaming service (DAZN for Cavaliers fans). Outside the US, NBA League Pass International carries every game.