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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.

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.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz

How many of the players to record the most triple-doubles in one season since the NBA/ABA merger for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound NBA seasons' quiz
The '20-point, 10-assist game leaders' quiz
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 28
The Adjustment That Could Change Everything for Detroit Pistons

The Adjustment That Could Change Everything for Detroit Pistons

With three games already played in the first-round series and the Orlando Magic leading 3-1, the adjustment that the Detroit Pistons need to make in order to shift momentum, comes down to offensive efficiency and consistent shot-making.

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 / 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.

Detroit Pistons News / Athlon Sports / April 28
Cade Cunningham Ties Unwanted LeBron James Playoff Record in Game 4

Cade Cunningham Ties Unwanted LeBron James Playoff Record in Game 4

The No. 1-seeded Detroit Pistons were expected to cruise past the No. 8 Orlando Magic in their first-round Eastern Conference series. Instead, Detroit is on the brink of elimination, while star guard Cade Cunningham is making unwanted NBA history.

Cade Cunningham News / NBA Analysis Network / April 28
Cade Cunningham is carrying the Pistons, but Magic found the weakness Detroit ignored

Cade Cunningham is carrying the Pistons, but Magic found the weakness Detroit ignored

The Detroit Pistons are facing elimination because Orlando has turned their entire offense into a Cade Cunningham stress test. The Magic lead the series 3 to 1 after a 94 to 88 Game 4 win, and the numbers point to a roster problem that has been building all series.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 28
Everything That Has Gone Wrong for Pistons and Right for Magic in Round 1 Series

Everything That Has Gone Wrong for Pistons and Right for Magic in Round 1 Series

The Detroit Pistons 94-88 Game 4 road loss to the Orlando Magic was enough to make Pistons fans scream. Turnovers, another poor start, and missed opportunities down the stretch in Game 4 have put the Pistons, the No.

Isaiah Stewart News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart vows to ‘fight’ in Game 5 with back against the wall

Pistons’ Isaiah Stewart vows to ‘fight’ in Game 5 with back against the wall

After winning 60 games in the regular season and emerging as the best team in the Eastern Conference, the Detroit Pistons’ minds must have been filled with ambitions of winning the 2026 NBA championship.

Cade Cunningham News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham isn’t surprised by Magic’s 3-1 series lead

Why Pistons’ Cade Cunningham isn’t surprised by Magic’s 3-1 series lead

Cade Cunningham’s postgame comments offered a revealing look into the Detroit Pistons’ mindset as their first-round series vs. the Orlando Magic has shifted in an unexpected direction.

Los Angeles Lakers News / Yardbarker
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.

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.

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The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
 The 'Season triple-double leaders by team' quiz
The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
 The 'Active 40-point playoff games' quiz
The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
 The 'No.2-overall NFL Draft picks' quiz
The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
 The 'NFL No.1-overall draft picks' quiz
Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 28
Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff vows to help Cade Cunningham more amid turnover issues

Pistons’ JB Bickerstaff vows to help Cade Cunningham more amid turnover issues

The Detroit Pistons must be wracking their brains right now in search of answers on how to avoid being just the seventh one-seed in NBA history to lose in the first round of the NBA playoffs.

Detroit Pistons News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 27
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham joins LeBron James in historically bad playoff club

Pistons’ Cade Cunningham joins LeBron James in historically bad playoff club

Cade Cunningham’s high tendency to turn the ball over had him make unfortunate NBA history that featured LeBron James following the Detroit Pistons’ Game 4 clash with the Orlando Magic on Monday night.

NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane stars in front of his former teammates in Game 4 win

Desmond Bane is no longer a member of the Memphis Grizzlies. But playing in front of former teammates Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson, Jr., Bane was the star in a "grit-n-grind" style game, complete with bleeding arms.

Bane proving to be missing piece for the Magic
Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4
Cavaliers' cold backcourt could help Raptors pull off playoff upset
NBA cites seven missed calls in final minutes of Cavs’ loss to Raptors
Heat's big changes won't include Pat Riley or Bam Adebayo
Desmond Bane 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
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 27
Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4

Jalen Duren's nightmare first-round series continues in Game 4 vs. Magic

Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren's first-round series against the Orlando Magic has gone from bad to worse.

Orlando Magic players appear to do a drug-themed handshake before game
Report: Billy Donovan wants one NBA head-coaching job
Why the 76ers need to seriously consider trading Joel Embiid
Embiid has evasive response to questions about 76ers
The 'NBA top-seed top-scorers' quiz
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 27
Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 4: Will Kevin Huerter, Jonathan Isaac Play?

Final Injury Report for Pistons-Magic Game 4: Will Kevin Huerter, Jonathan Isaac Play?

The Detroit Pistons are on the road on Monday night as they travel to take on the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of their first-round playoffs series. Detroit enters Monday’s game trailing 1-2 in the series after losing on the road to Orlando in Game 3 on Saturday afternoon.

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.

NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 26
One Player From Orlando Magic Is Becoming a Major Issue for the Detroit Pistons

One Player From Orlando Magic Is Becoming a Major Issue for the Detroit Pistons

It’s not the situation the Detroit Pistons thought they would be in when they entered the NBA playoffs as the Eastern Conference’s No. 1 seed, but heading into Monday night’s pivotal Game 4, the Pistons are down 2-1.  The Pistons' 17-point fourth-quarter comeback against the Magic fell just short as they lost 113-105 in Game 3.

Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 25
Detroit Pistons Fourth Quarter Comeback Falls Short In Game 3 Loss to Magic

Detroit Pistons Fourth Quarter Comeback Falls Short In Game 3 Loss to Magic

Despite overcoming a 17-point deficit to take the lead late in the fourth quarter, the Detroit Pistons' comeback fell short as the Magic made key plays down the stretch to seal the 113-105 win in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference first-round series and take a 2-1 series lead.

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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