3 questions for Pistons ahead of NBA playoffs vs Magic, prediction
3 questions that'll determine whether the Detroit Pistons or Orlando Magic will advance in the NBA playoffs for the first time in more than a decade
After a full week of practice, the Detroit Pistons finally learned their first-round opponent Friday, April 17. There wasn't much concern over who it might be, though – a privilege afforded to the No. 1 team in the Eastern Conference.
The opening round of the playoffs begin this weekend for the Pistons, who will host the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic (45-37) on Sunday (6:30 p. m.
, NBC). The Magic are one of a handful of teams to either tie or win a season series against the 60-22 Pistons, splitting the series 2-2. "This week's been great preparing, cleaning everything up, making sure that we're ready for whatever comes," Cade Cunningham said after practice Friday.
"Obviously we find out who we play tonight. Preparing all the way around and making sure we're locked in on doing what we do best. " THE SCHEDULE: Here's when the Pistons tip off against the Magic in 2026 NBA playoffs Here are three questions that'll determine which squad advances to the second round for the first time in more than a decade.