If you have Xfinity, watching Pistons' Game 7 is going to be tricky

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If you have Xfinity, watching Pistons' Game 7 is going to be tricky

If you have Xfinity, watching Pistons' Game 7 is going to be tricky

Sunday's Game 7 between the Pistons and Magic is airing on ABC, but Xfinity doesn't carry the Metro Detroit ABC affiliate, WXYZ Channel 7.

If you have Xfinity, watching Pistons' Game 7 is going to be tricky

Sunday's Game 7 between the Pistons and Magic is airing on ABC, but Xfinity doesn't carry the Metro Detroit ABC affiliate, WXYZ Channel 7.

Detroit is buzzing. For the first time ever, the Pistons will play a Game 7 within the city limits, and Sunday's winner-take-all showdown against the Orlando Magic promises to be unforgettable. But for many fans, catching every second of the action might be trickier than expected.

Here's the catch: The game airs on ABC, but if you're a Comcast/Xfinity subscriber in Metro Detroit, you won't find it on your regular channel lineup. The local ABC affiliate, WXYZ Channel 7, has gone dark due to a contract dispute between Xfinity and station owner E.W. Scripps. That deal expired March 31, and with no renewal in sight, 40 Scripps-owned stations across the country are off the air for Xfinity customers.

Don't panic—there are still ways to watch. Dust off an old-fashioned antenna for free over-the-air reception, or subscribe to the ESPN Unlimited app, which streams every ABC broadcast. Prefer to listen? Tune into the Pistons' radio broadcast on WWJ 950-AM.

ABC is going all-in on this one. Coverage kicks off with a pregame show at 2:30 p.m., featuring basketball legends Shaquille O'Neal, Charles Barkley, Kenny Smith, and Ernie Johnson. The game broadcast will be led by Mike Breen, alongside Richard Jefferson, Tim Legler, and Lisa Salters. And with a postgame show planned, you won't miss a moment of the drama.

Speaking of drama, ticket prices for Game 7 at Little Caesars Arena are soaring on the secondary market. The surge comes after the Pistons completed a stunning 24-point comeback in Game 6 to win 93-79 in Orlando. Doors to LCA will open two hours before tip-off on Sunday, so arrive early to soak in the electric atmosphere.

Whether you're watching from the stands or your living room, this is a game you won't want to miss. Make sure you're geared up in Pistons colors—check out our latest collection of fan apparel to show your support as Detroit fights for a spot in the next round.

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