Pistons vs Magic score prediction in Game 1: X-factor, key questions
Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic scouting report, keys and a prediction for Game 1 at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night.
The Detroit Pistons were dominant in the regular season. They now turn their sights on the postseason. They will tip off the first round of the NBA playoffs on Sunday, April 19, when they host the No.
8 seed Orlando Magic at 6:30 p. m. on NBC (and Peacock).
It has been a two-year turnaround nothing short of miraculous for the Pistons, who went 60-22 just two years after a franchise-worst 14-68 record. Led by All-Star duo Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren, they boasted the league's No. 2 defense and sailed to their best finish in nearly two decades.
They split the season series with the Magic, who are fronted by 2022 No. 1 overall pick Paolo Banchero and Michigan alumnus Franz Wagner (No. 8 pick in 2021).