The Detroit Pistons are heading south to continue their first-round series.The 1-seed Pistons play the 8-seed Orlando Magic in Game 3 in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 25, at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start time and will be streamed exclusively on Peacock.The Pistons evened the series at a game apiece with a 98-83 victory after opening the second half with a 30-3 run on Wednesday.Watch the NBA playoffs on PeacockSaturday's game will be the third in a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference, with the series winner advancing to the conference semifinals to face the winner of the series between the 4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and 5-seed Toronto Raptors.
The Cavs have a 2-0 lead in the series after a 115-105 Game 2 win on Monday, April 20.Here's what you need to know about Game 3.RECAP: Pistons vs Magic TV channel, time and live updates for Game 2Pistons vs Magic start time in Game 3 of playoffsDate: Saturday, April 25.Time: 1 p.m. ET.Location: Kia Center, Orlando.Pistons vs Magic channel in Game 3 of playoffsTV channel: None.Streaming: Peacock.Radio: WXYT-FM 97.1 in Detroit (more local affiliates).Saturday's Game 3 between the Pistons and Magic will not be available on a traditional TV channel. It will instead be available via streaming on Peacock.Watch Pistons-Magic Game 3 on PeacockWho will Pistons play if they beat Magic?The NBA does not re-seed after the first round of the playoffs, meaning the winner of the 1-8 series (Pistons-Magic) will face the winner of the 4-5 series (Cavaliers-Raptors).Pistons playoff schedule vs Magic seriesHere's the Pistons-Magic schedule for the playoff series in the first round:Game 1, Sunday: Magic 112, Pistons 101.Game 2, Wednesday: Pistons 98, Magic 83.Game 3, Saturday: Pistons at Magic, 1 p.m., Peacock.Game 4, Monday, April 27: Pistons at Magic, 8 p.m., NBC, Peacock.Game 5, Wednesday, April 29: Magic at Pistons, TBD (if necessary).Game 6, Friday, May 1: Pistons at Magic, TBD (if necessary).Game 7, Sunday, May 3: Magic at Pistons, TBD (if necessary).Need to catch up on the news during your lunch break?
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