Tonight’s Game 7 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Detroit Pistons is the only NBA game on the schedule, and if you were planning to flip to it on cable, you are going to be disappointed. Amazon Prime Video holds exclusive broadcast rights to this one, and there is no traditional television alternative.
When and where the game tips off
The Cavaliers and Pistons meet at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, with tip-off scheduled for 8 p.m. ET on Sunday, May 17. That is 5 p.m. for viewers on the West Coast and 6 p.m. for those in the Mountain Time Zone. An Eastern Conference finals berth goes to whoever wins.
How to watch on Amazon Prime Video
The only way to watch this game live is through Amazon Prime Video. To access it, you need an active Amazon Prime membership, which costs $14.99 per month or $139 per year. Amazon offers a free trial for new members, which means anyone who has not previously signed up can technically watch tonight’s game at no cost.
Once signed up, the game is available through the Prime Video app on smartphones, tablets, computers, and most smart televisions and streaming devices. The app is available for both Apple and Android devices through their respective app stores.
Out-of-market viewers who already have a cable or satellite package can also access the game through NBA League Pass, though Amazon Prime Video remains the primary broadcast home for the game.
What you need to know about the matchup
Detroit is the top seed and enters as a 4.5-point favorite at home. The Pistons went 60-22 during the regular season and forced Sunday’s decisive game with a 115-94 blowout win in Cleveland on Friday. The Cavaliers, seeded fourth, finished the year 52-30 and are chasing their first Eastern Conference finals appearance since 2017-18.
The Pistons have not reached the conference finals since 2007-08, so regardless of which team advances, someone is ending a long drought on Sunday night.
Injury updates before tip-off
Three Detroit players are listed as questionable. Caris LeVert is dealing with a heel issue, Duncan Robinson is managing a back problem, and Kevin Huerter is listed with an adductor concern. On the Cleveland Cavaliers side, Larry Nance Jr. is day-to-day with an illness.
The numbers heading into tip-off
Detroit is listed around -190 on the money line, with Cleveland Cavaliers sitting near +160. The point total is set at 205.5. The over has landed in three of the last four meetings between these two teams and in six of Cleveland’s last 10 games, making it a number bettors are eyeing closely heading into tip-off.
Cade Cunningham is expected to carry the offensive load for Detroit, while Donovan Mitchell will need a strong bounce-back performance after a difficult Game 6 for the Cavaliers to have any chance on the road.
Everything you need in one place
The game is at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. Tip-off is at 8 p.m. ET. Amazon Prime Video is the only way to watch it live, whether on your phone, tablet, laptop, or television. If you do not have a subscription yet, the free trial gets you in the door before the opening tip.
One game, one night, one platform. Make sure you are set up before 8.