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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.
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Bad Boys / April 20
Under the Hood: What went wrong in Game 1 
Under the Hood – it’s time to see what’s really going on inside this Pistons team. The Detroit Pistons are still looking for their first home playoff win
The 'NBA playoff double-doubles' quiz
How many of the NBA players with at least 60 double-doubles in the playoffs can you name in five minutes?
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 / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 20
Winners and Losers From Detroit Pistons NBA Playoffs Game 1 Loss to Orlando Magic
The Detroit Pistons have finished licking their wounds after Sunday night’s stunning 112-101 Game 1 loss to the Orlando Magic and now focus their attention on how to rebound in Game 2.
NBA News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 20
Pistons most to blame for shocking Game 1 loss to Magic in 2026 NBA Playoffs
The Detroit Pistons came into Game 1 of their series against the Orlando Magic with some pressure on their shoulders as the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 20
Three Takeaways From Detroit Pistons Game 1 First Round Loss to Orlando Magic
What started as a hostile crowd at Little Caesars Arena resulted in fans leaving in stunned silence on Sunday night as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101, stealing Game 1 of the best-of-seven first-round series. With the stunning Game 1 loss, the Pistons are still in search of that first playoff win at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 20
Inside Detroit Pistons Game 1 Defeat Against Orlando Magic
The Detroit Pistons fell to the Orlando Magic in game one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs 112-101 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit last night. With the loss
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.
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.
Cade Cunningham News / Hoops Wire / April 20
Pistons’ Cade Cunningham on Game 1 loss: ‘It’s a long series’
This wasn’t the start the Pistons had in mind. Not even close. Detroit entered the playoffs as the No. 1 seed in the East, talking big picture, talking championship.
NBA News / Fadeaway World / April 19
Pistons HC Details Key Issues In Disappointing Game 1 Loss To Magic
After a remarkable 60-win season, the Detroit Pistons ended the campaign as the top-seeded team in the East, securing their place in the playoffs for the first time since the 2018-19 season.
Ausar Thompson News / NBA on ClutchPoints / April 19
Ausar Thompson makes 1 thing clear after Pistons’ upset loss to Magic
The Detroit Pistons left a rowdy Little Caesars Arena crowd stunned and disappointed Sunday. Detroit fell to the heavy underdog Orlando Magic 112-101, setting off an early alarm in their NBA Playoffs run.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 19
History shows Magic's Game 1 win might not be significant
It was an impressive victory but also fits Orlando's recent history of taking a single game in a first-round series.
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?
Detroit Pistons News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 19
The Pistons Rotation Adjustment That Could Define the Series vs. Magic
Playoff basketball has finally arrived as the Detroit Pistons, who hold the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, will tip off their first-round series against the Orlando Magic on Sunday night at Little Caesars Arena.
NBA News / Detroit Pistons on SI / April 19
Pistons vs Magic Tactical Breakdown: Three Ways Detroit Can Beat Orlando
The Detroit Pistons are set to face off against the Orlando Magic in round one of the 2026 NBA Playoffs. The Magic were able to earn the No. 8 seed after battling through the play in games.
NBA News / Athlon Sports / April 19
Final Injury Report for Magic-Pistons Game 1: Will Jalen Duren, Jonathan Isaac Play?
The Detroit Pistons are at home on Sunday night as they host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Detroit enters Sunday’s game as the No.
NBA News / Yardbarker / April 18
Nikola Jokic, Jamal Murray show why Nuggets are still NBA title contenders
Do not forget about the Denver Nuggets, because they are still here, they are still relevant, and they still have a championship duo that is perfectly capable of putting the team on their backs and carrying it to greatness.
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.
J.B. Bickerstaff 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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