The 2026 NBA playoffs continue Sunday evening in the Eastern Conference as the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons host the No. 8 seed Orlando Magic for Game 1 of their first-round series. The Pistons, led by star guard Cade Cunningham, finished the regular season with a league-best 60-22 record. The Orlando Magic, featuring forward Paolo Banchero, secured the final playoff spot in the East with a 46-38 record.
The series opener tips off at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. The Pistons enter the postseason as heavy favorites, having won the season series against the Magic 3-1. Orlando will need a strong defensive performance to contain Detroit's high-powered offense, which ranked among the league's best during the regular season.
This matchup marks the Pistons' first playoff appearance since 2019, a significant milestone in their rebuild. For the Magic, it's their second consecutive trip to the postseason, building on their experience from last year's first-round exit. The outcome of Game 1 will set the tone for what promises to be a competitive series.
