Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here.If you thought this would be an easy series for the Pistons, think again. The Orlando Magic got out to a hot start from the beginning of Game 1 and closed out a 112-101 win.Detroit never led at any point in this game, with the Magic leading by as many as 13. The No. 8 seed has only taken down No. 1 six times since the format began in 1984.

There is still plenty of series left, but the Magic took the first step toward being the seventh.The Magic had a lot fall their way in Game 1, and it started with a hot first quarter from Jalen Suggs to build an Orlando lead. Paolo Banchero led the way with 23 points, but each member of the starting five scored at least 16.The problem for the Pistons was diversifying shooting options. While Cade Cunningham managed 39 points, only one other Piston, Tobias Harris, ended in double figures.

The Magic dominated in terms of field goal percentage, shooting 48.9% from the floor to the Pistons' 40.3%.Here's what you need to know about Wednesday's matchup between the Pistons and the Magic, including broadcast information and start time.What channel is Pistons vs. Magic on today?TV channel: ABC/ESPNLive stream: ESPN appPistons vs. Magic Game 2 will be broadcast by ABC/ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app.Now you can watch ESPN without cable.

Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus SportsCenter, First Take, and all your favorite ESPN shows—anytime, anywhere—only in the ESPN app.Pistons vs. Magic start timeDate: Wednesday, April 22Time: 7:00 p.m. ETGame 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Pistons and Magic is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m.

ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.Pistons vs. Magic series scheduleDateGameTime (ET)WatchSun., April 19Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101——Wed., April 22Game 2 at Detroit7 p.m.ESPN, ESPN app, DIRECTVSat., April 25Game 3 at Orlando1 p.m.PeacockMon., April 27Game 4 at OrlandoTBDTBDWed., April 29Game 5 at Detroit*TBDTBDFri., May 1Game 6 at Orlando*TBDTBDSun., May 3Game 7 at Detroit*TBDTBD* if necessaryNBA Playoffs bracket 2026Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.

EventDatesPlay-In TournamentApril 14-17First round beginsApril 18Conference semifinals beginMay 4*NBA Draft LotteryMay 10Eastern Conference finals beginMay 19*Western Conference finals beginMay 20*NBA Finals beginJune 3NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)June 19* Can move up depending on earlier seriesRelated LinksLatest NBA news and rumorsFull 2025-26 NBA schedule and scoresHow to bet on the NBAThe GOAT Debate: Michael Jordan vs. LeBron James