Pistons taking 'one game at a time' approach in trying to even Magic series
To avoid going down 3-1 to the Orlando Magic, the Detroit Pistons understand Game 4 is a must-win but are focusing on one game at a time.
Orlando, Fla. — After the Orlando Magic eliminated the Charlotte Hornets from the Play-In Tournament, coach J. B.
Bickerstaff repeatedly expressed his belief Orlando was not a No. 8-seeded team. He argued that, given their talent and his understanding of coach Jamahl Mosley, the Magic likely would have secured a higher seed if not for the injuries that plagued their season.
Despite being the favorites entering the first-round series, Bickerstaff acknowledged the Detroit Pistons faced a significant challenge. Seven days removed from the series opener at Little Caesars Arena, Bickerstaff's beliefs about the Magic have proven prophetic. The Pistons lost 113-105 to the Magic at Kia Center on Saturday afternoon , and enter Game 4 on Monday night trailing 2-1 in the best-of-seven series with a mindset that reflects their urgency to save their series.
"It's one game at a time, and that's what playoff series are. You can't hang on to it. We come down here, we win on Monday — we take homecourt advantage back," Bickerstaff said.
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