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Latest Sporzzio coverage and playoff reads for Cleveland Cavaliers vs. Detroit Pistons.
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Thompson’s defense already changes playoff game plans. Detroit’s investment depends on preserving that advantage while finding more reliable ways for him to contribute around Cade Cunningham.
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The 2026-27 NBA season begins October 20 with an NBC and Peacock tripleheader and ends April 11. Here are the biggest games, broadcast details and the reason each team initially has only 80 assigned matchups.
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The 2026 NBA Cup begins October 30, sends eight teams to single-elimination play and ends December 11 at Hinkle Fieldhouse. Here are the groups, national TV schedule, tiebreakers and impact on the 82-game season.