How did Detroit go from No. 1 seed to verge of elimination?
Orlando has been able to match Detroit's physicality, take away Plan A, and the Pistons don't really have a Plan B.
First-round No. 1 vs. No.
8 seed matchups are supposed to be perfunctory. The No. 8 seed shows some grit, but the talent disparity is too much, and the top seed shows why they earned that spot and cruises into the next round.
See Oklahoma City vs. Phoenix as example 1A . However, the No.
1 seed Detroit Pistons find themselves down 3-1 and on the verge of elimination at the hands of the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic — and the Magic deserve this lead. They have been the better team, showing (slightly) better offense, a much better defense, and the Magic have been better coached despite the Pistons’ J.
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