Detroit begins playoffs against Orlando
Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Sunday, 6:30 p. m.
EDT LINE: Pistons -8. 5; over/under is 219. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Pistons host first series matchup BOTTOM LINE: The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in game one of the Eastern Conference first round.
Detroit and Orlando tied the regular season series 2-2. The Magic won the last regular season matchup 123-107 on Monday, April 6 led by 31 points from Paolo Banchero, while Daniss Jenkins scored 18 points for the Pistons. The Pistons are 39-13 against Eastern Conference opponents.
Detroit is the top team in the Eastern Conference averaging 57. 9 points in the paint. Jalen Duren leads the Pistons scoring 14.
6. The Magic are 26-26 in Eastern Conference play. Orlando is ninth in the Eastern Conference with 26.