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On YouTubeCade Cunningham News / Hoops Wire / April 22
Pistons, Cade Cunningham look like top seed this time, blast Magic
The Pistons looked every bit the top seed in Game 2. Detroit used a massive third quarter to pull away from the Magic and cruise to a 98-83 home win, evening the first-round series at one game apiece as it shifts to Orlando.
NBA News / Ball Exclusives / April 23
Watch: Pistons tie series with smothering Game 2 defense against Magic
The Detroit Pistons played elite defense against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday to win Game 2 98-83 and tie the series 1-1. The first half was an ugly, gritty display of defense from both sides.
The 'Most 30-point NBA Playoff games' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 30 games with 30 points in the postseason can you name in five minutes?
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Wendell Carter Jr., Jalen Duren's rivalry continues in Magic-Pistons series
When Wendell Carter, Jr. delivered a hard foul to Jalen Duren during the third quarter of the Detroit Pistons' 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic, there was speculation online that the move was about more than basketball.
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history
In the NBA, it's all about showing up and showing out in the posteason. With that in mind, here are the 25 greatest NBA playoff games of all time.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 22
Pistons blow out Magic in Game 2 with dominant third quarter
Through the first six quarters of their first-round series, the Orlando Magic were as good or better than the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. Then the third quarter of Game 2 happened.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Pistons legends Rip Hamilton, Ben Wallace attend Game 2 vs. Magic
The Detroit Pistons enter Game 2 of their first-round series against the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday with a clear mission to rebound from their 112-101 Game 1 loss.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 22
Pistons tie bonkers playoff record with Game 2 block party vs. Magic
The Detroit Pistons sent a big message early in Game 2 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic on Wednesday. Needing a huge response after a 112-101 loss in the series opener last Sunday, the Pistons showed tremendous energy, especially when defending shots at the rim, in the first quarter of Game 2.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22
What Needs To Change for Detroit Pistons to Even Orlando Magic Series
Tonight's second game against the Orlando Magic is another great opportunity to prove to the world exactly what kind of team the Detroit Pistons are. The Pistons organization has actually been in this exact position before.
Jalen Duren News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22
How Pistons Center Jalen Duren Is Preparing To Bounce Back in Game 2 Against Magic
The Pistons were completely unrecognizable in Game 1. Jalen Duren only shot the ball four times from the field. Daniss Jenkins missed five threes and three free throws.
NBA News / NBA Analysis Network / April 22
Orlando Magic held Detroit to 34 points in the paint in Game 1 and the Pistons may not have an answer
Orlando held Detroit to 101 points in Game 1 after the Pistons averaged 117.8 during the regular season. Detroit shot 40 percent from the field, scored just 34 points in the paint — nearly half their usual production — and managed six offensive rebounds after averaging 13.1 per game this season.
The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career
LeBron's career can't go on forever, can it? If it were to end tomorrow, it would be the greatest run of sustained excellence the league has ever seen.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22
Where to Watch Detroit Pistons vs. Magic Game 2 Tonight: Time, Streaming, Breakdown
Entering Wednesday night’s Game 2 matchup against the Orlando Magic, down 1-0, the Detroit Pistons look to avoid the slow start that plagued them in Game 1.
NBA News / Total Pro Sports / April 22
Will Paolo Banchero & Cade Cunningham Play Tonight? Magic vs. Pistons Game 2 Injury Report
The Orlando Magic will be in Detroit to go head-to-head against the Pistons for an exciting matchup. And as match prediction has it, both teams will be taking nothing for granted and pour in their absolute best.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22
Expect Jalen Duren’s Role to Look Very Different for Pistons in Game 2
Even after the Detroit Pistons were stunned in Game 1 by the Orlando Magic, the reaction turned from shock to confidence. "We're sick about losing this one," Cade Cunningham said.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 22
What History Says About The No. 1 Seed Detroit Pistons Losing Game 1
The Detroit Pistons have been one of the most underestimated No. 1 seeds in basketball history. Losing the first game of the postseason's first round against the No.
NBA News / Larry Brown Sports / April 21
Isaiah Stewart had an incident with Desmond Bane before Game 1
Two of the NBA’s most mercurial personalities went at it before Sunday’s game. Isaiah Stewart of the Detroit Pistons had an incident with Desmond Bane of the Orlando Magic before Game 1 of their first-round playoff series on Sunday.
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 21
Pistons seek return to identity vs. Magic after Game 1 shocker
After an exceptional regular season, this wasn't the start to the NBA playoffs that the Detroit Pistons envisioned. Reeling from a stunning Game 1 loss
NBA News / EssentiallySports / April 20
What Really Went Wrong for Pistons? A Brutal Statistical Analysis of Their Loss to Magic
Early Sunday morning, I told my father the playoff slate would be a snooze-fest. It looked like a day full of lopsided games. The Detroit Pistons immediately made me look like a fool.
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Pistons panic meter after appalling Game 1 loss to Pistons
On Sunday evening, the Detroit Pistons laid an egg in their first postseason game of 2026, dropping Game 1 at home to the Orlando Magic by a score of 112-101.
J.B. Bickerstaff News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff makes tough admission after Game 1 loss to Magic
The first round of the NBA playoffs got off to a shocking start for the Detroit Pistons. Game 1 at Little Caesars Arena concluded with a 112-101 loss to the Orlando Magic.
Detroit Pistons News / Yardbarker / April 19
Can Pistons overcome their underwhelming offense?
The rise of these Detroit Pistons is meteoric, no matter how you slice it. The question remains, though: Are they genuine title contenders?
NBA News / Field Level Media / April 18
'Underappreciated' Pistons open playoffs against Magic
The Detroit Pistons had the best record in the Eastern Conference for most of the season. They ride into the playoffs as the conference's top seed after winning 60 games.
Detroit Pistons News / AirJordanChronicles / April 18
Watch: Throwback to When Pistons Legend Isiah Thomas Punched His Opponent
Tensions in the NBA have always led to unforgettable moments, but some cross the line from competition into confrontation. One such moment got the Pistons legend Isiah Thomas involved in an untoward altercation with his rival.
Detroit Pistons News / Larry Brown Sports / April 18
Pistons turn ice cream into a sneaker cup sensation
The Detroit Pistons are lacing up for the 2026 playoffs with a concession menu that refuses to play by the rules. At the heart of the fun sits the Full Court Press Sundae: Creamy vanilla ice cream drenched in red or blue soda, showered with sprinkles, and crowned with a Pistons topper.
Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Rumors / April 17
J.B. Bickerstaff Wins Coaches Association Award
Pistons head coach J.B. Bickerstaff has won the Michael H. Goldberg award for the 2025/26 season, earning Coach of the Year honors from the National Basketball Coaches Association, according to a press release.
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