NBA Playoff Bracket 2026, Updated Picture, Schedule After May 5
The start of the second round of the playoffs continued on Tuesday, featuring a pair of Game 1 clashes.
The Detroit Pistons secured a 111-101 win over the Cleveland Cavaliers to open their second-round series, while the Oklahoma City Thunder are set to face the Los Angeles Lakers at 8:30 p.m. ET.
Here's a look at Tuesday's action as it unfolded to go along with the upcoming playoff schedule.
Tuesday Round 2 Schedule, Results
Detroit Pistons 111, Cleveland Cavaliers 101 (Pistons lead series 1-0)
Los Angeles Lakers at Oklahoma City Thunder, 8:30 p.m. ET (Game 1)
Wednesday Round 2 Schedule
Philadelphia 76ers at New York Knicks, 7 p.m. ET (Knicks lead series 1-0)
Minnesota Timberwolves at San Antonio Spurs, 9:30 p.m. ET (Timberwolves lead series 1-0)
Tuesday Highlights
Pistons 111, Cavaliers 101
The Pistons immediately excelled to open the game, holding a 37-21 edge at the end of the first quarter.
Cleveland initially struggled to respond, as Detroit led by at least nine points throughout the entire second quarter and went up 59-46 at halftime.
The Cavs started to gain momentum in the third, cutting the deficit to 77-74 with just under two minutes left in the period before trailing by seven points entering the fourth quarter.
Cleveland stayed within striking distance throughout the final 12 minutes of game time, eventually tying the contest at 93-93 with five minutes remaining in the fourth.
The Pistons immediately went on a 10-3 run and the Cavs were never able to recover, though.
Cade Cunningham finished with 23 points and seven assists for Detroit, while Tobias Harris chipped in with 20 points and eight rebounds.
This article will be updated soon to provide more information and analysis.
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