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Watch: Pistons take down Magic in Game 5 to keep season alive

Watch: Pistons take down Magic in Game 5 to keep season alive

With their backs against the wall, the Detroit Pistons took down the Orlando Magic 116-109 in Game 5 on Wednesday to stay alive and cut the series deficit to 3-2.

Cade Cunningham News / Field Level Media / April 29
Cade Cunningham pours in 45 as Pistons extend series vs. Magic

Cade Cunningham pours in 45 as Pistons extend series vs. Magic

Cade Cunningham poured in a career-playoff-high 45 points as the top-seeded Detroit Pistons staved off elimination with a 116-109 victory over the visiting Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their first-round series on Wednesday.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 29
Cade Cunningham's historic night leads Pistons to Game 5 win

Pistons avoid elimination vs. Magic behind Cade Cunningham's historic performance

As the Orlando Magic stormed back in the final six minutes, the Detroit Pistons couldn't get baskets from anyone but Cade Cunningham. So their All-Star guard did it himself.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz

How many of the players to make the most three-pointers in a single playoff game for each NBA franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz
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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 29
Detroit Pistons Front Office Reportedly Set To Hunt For Stars This Summer

Detroit Pistons Front Office Reportedly Set To Hunt For Stars This Summer

The last time the Orlando Magic were up three games to Detroit's one game in the first round of the postseason, the Pistons stormed back to defeat Doc Rivers' Magic in 2003.

NBA News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest playoff games in NBA history

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. 

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / April 29
Pistons on brink, but remain confident: ‘It ain’t over, bro’

Pistons on brink, but remain confident: ‘It ain’t over, bro’

The Pistons are running out of room. Down 3-1 to the Magic, they’re now one loss from joining a list no No. 1 seed wants any part of. namely, only six No.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 29
Detroit Pistons Season on the Line Against Orlando Magic in Game 5

Detroit Pistons Season on the Line Against Orlando Magic in Game 5

The Detroit Pistons are now facing a do-or-die situation, as they trail in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs to the Orlando Magic 3-1. The Pistons have been stunned by the Magic so far this round, and have lost games one, three, and four to the Magic.

NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 29
Pistons injury report with season on brink vs. Magic features 1 player

Pistons injury report with season on brink vs. Magic features 1 player

The Detroit Pistons listed Kevin Huerter as questionable on their Game 5 injury report as the team faces elimination against the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic on Wednesday night.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 29
Two Detroit Pistons Adjustments That Will Decide Game 5

Two Detroit Pistons Adjustments That Will Decide Game 5

When it comes to winning in the NBA playoffs, making consistent adjustments can be the difference between advancing and going home. With the Detroit Pistons returning home to the Motor City down 3-1 against the Orlando Magic, coach J.B.

Detroit Pistons News / Total Pro Sports / April 29
Detroit Pistons Reportedly Targeting Two High-Impact Western Conference Stars

Detroit Pistons Reportedly Targeting Two High-Impact Western Conference Stars

The Detroit Pistons finished the 2025-26 regular season at the top of the Eastern Conference standings. However, they have suffered a dramatic setback despite the availability of their star players, including Cade Cunningham.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 29
Pistons Must Channel the Spirit of 2003 To Mount Another 3–1 Comeback Over Magic

Pistons Must Channel the Spirit of 2003 To Mount Another 3–1 Comeback Over Magic

The Detroit Pistons were able to put together a very impressive regular season, defied and exceeded all expectations, and finished as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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The 25 defining moments of LeBron James' career

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 / Yardbarker / April 28
Three things Magic are doing right vs. Pistons

Three things Magic are doing right vs. Pistons

What's the best word to describe a team that survives the play-in tournament, wins the first game of a series against the Eastern Conference top seed and seizes a commanding 3-1 lead? The word you're looking for is Magic.

Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic
Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic
The 'Youngest 25-PPG NBA seasons' quiz
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 28
Detroit Pistons Down 3-1 as Grit and Identity Face Ultimate Test

Detroit Pistons Down 3-1 as Grit and Identity Face Ultimate Test

To this point in the series, Detroit has looked like a shell of the team that won 60 games in the regular season. The drop-off has been most evident in two areas: turnovers and rebounding.

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The 'Most 3's in a playoff game by team' quiz
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The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
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Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 28
3 Pistons Who Cost Detroit Most in Game 4 Loss

3 Pistons Who Cost Detroit Most in Game 4 Loss

The Detroit Pistons are on the brink of elimination in the first round of the NBA playoffs, falling 94-88 to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 on Monday night.

NBA News / Field Level Media / April 28
Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic

Pistons aiming to avoid historic early exit vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons need a three-game winning streak to avoid joining an infamous list. Only six top seeds in NBA history have flamed out in the first round of the playoffs to a No.

Cade Cunningham News / Total Pro Sports / April 28
Former NBA Champion Reveals Perfect Trade Target for Pistons and Cade Cunningham

Former NBA Champion Reveals Perfect Trade Target for Pistons and Cade Cunningham

The Detroit Pistons went from East contenders to playoff danger mode in a hurry. Having grabbed the No. 1 seed, they now trail the Orlando Magic 3-1 in a shocking first-round series.

Jalen Duren News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Jalen Duren’s defiant declaration as he continues to get punked in Pistons-Magic series

Jalen Duren’s defiant declaration as he continues to get punked in Pistons-Magic series

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell into a shocking 3-1 hole in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Bill Simmons’ sarcastic remark about Pistons’ trade deadline fail says it all

Bill Simmons’ sarcastic remark about Pistons’ trade deadline fail says it all

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss. The Pistons are now in serious danger of becoming the rare number one seed to lose in the first round to the eighth seed, having to win three straight games in order to salvage the series.

Angel Reese appears to take a shot at her ex-boyfriend Jalen Duren

Angel Reese appears to take a shot at her ex-boyfriend Jalen Duren

Angel Reese is back at it again.  The Atlanta Dream star has another reason to celebrate after the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons on Monday, 94-88, at Kia Center in Orlando, Fla., to take a 3-1 series lead in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs.

Detroit Pistons News / AirJordanChronicles / April 28
Carmelo Anthony Challenges Jalen Duren to Meet Expectations as a Leading Big Man

Carmelo Anthony Challenges Jalen Duren to Meet Expectations as a Leading Big Man

NBA legend Carmelo Anthony is challenging Jalen Duren to elevate his game. The Pistons center is struggling as Detroit faces a 3-1 playoff deficit against the Magic.

Tobias Harris News / Fadeaway World / April 28
Tobias Harris Slams Pistons’ Casual Approach In Critical Game 4 Loss

Tobias Harris Slams Pistons’ Casual Approach In Critical Game 4 Loss

Despite being the top-seeded team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons find themselves on the brink of a first-round exit after suffering a 94-88 loss at the hands of the Orlando Magic in Game 4.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

Desmond Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic

As the Orlando Magic are on the verge of knocking off the Eastern Conference's top seed in the first round, they're benefiting from exactly what they were missing in the playoffs one year ago.  Desmond Bane, 27, who the Magic acquired in a summer trade with the Memphis Grizzlies, has proven to be the difference-maker against the Detroit Pistons.

Magic silence Pistons late to take 3-1 series edge
Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic
The 'Active NBA players with a 200-three-pointer season' quiz
Detroit Pistons News / NBA Analysis Network / April 27
Pistons were outrebounded 63-50 in Game 3 and Orlando is winning Detroit’s kind of series

Pistons were outrebounded 63-50 in Game 3 and Orlando is winning Detroit’s kind of series

The Detroit Pistons lost Game 3 to Orlando 113-105 and trail the series 2-1. The score is not the problem. The rebounding margin is. Orlando outrebounded Detroit 63-50 and grabbed 14 offensive rebounds.

Detroit Pistons News / Hoops Wire / April 25
Pistons focusing on defense, yet again, for Game 3: ‘Making extra efforts’

Pistons focusing on defense, yet again, for Game 3: ‘Making extra efforts’

The Pistons have a pretty clear formula right now. Defend. Pressure. Make everything uncomfortable. That showed up in a big way in Game 2 of their first-round series against the Magic.

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