PODCASTS:
April 29, 2026 ~ Chris Renwick and Lloyd Jackson talk with Shawn Windsor of the Detroit Free Press about the Pistons’ struggles. They discuss the team’s turnovers, lack of competitive spirit, and coaching decisions.
April 29, 2026 ~ DraftKings NBA analyst Julian Edlow dives into the Pistons’ odds for tonight’s matchup and how betting lines have shifted since the start of the series.
DETROIT, MICH. ~ The East’s top seed, the Detroit Pistons, are on the brink of having their season come to an end as the eight seed Orlando Magic lead the first-round series 3-1.
Turnovers and missed opportunities derailed Detroit’s chances in Game 4 as point guard Cade Cunningham tallied eight out of his team’s 20 giveaways in Orlando. All-Star center Jalen Duren also has continued to struggle against a physical Magic defense, only posting 12 points Monday night, while sharpshooter Duncan Robinson has been unable to find open looks.
This isn’t the first time Detroit has trailed 3-1 as the no. 1 seed. In 2003, the eight seed Orlando Magic found themselves in the same spot against the Pistons, ultimately losing three consecutive games to drop the series.
Game 5 is set to tip off from Little Caesars Arena at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime Video.
