Updated April 6, 2026, 6:14 p.m. ET
The Detroit Pistons are the perfect staff in the Eastern Conference and on a roll with lower than per week remaining within the common season.
They officially clinched the No. 1 seed in the East with their 116-93 street win Saturday over the Philadelphia 76ers, and have gained 9 of 11 video games since Cade Cunningham suffered a collapsed left lung on March 17 towards the Washington Wizards. The Pistons will shut a two-game street journey towards the Orlando Magic on Monday.
The Pistons are 2-1 towards the Magic this season, and once more can be with out Cunningham for the Tenth-straight sport. Daniss Jenkins, the former two-way player, will once more begin at level guard.
All-Star middle Jalen Duren has been dominant in 23 video games for the Pistons since coming back from a two-game suspension, averaging 23 factors on 66.7% capturing with 11 rebounds.
The Pistons stay with out standout backup Isaiah Stewart (calf) for a twelfth straight sport. Tobias Harris (left knee contusion), Duncan Robinson (left hip pressure) and Caris LeVert (bilateral knee damage administration) have additionally been downgraded to out.
The Magic have upgraded versatile guard Anthony Black to obtainable (stomach pressure). He final performed in a sport March 7. They are with out Franz Wagner, after edging New Orleans on Sunday night time, 112-108, on the street.
Here’s how and what to observe for in tonight’s Pistons vs. Magic sport, together with the TV channel, streaming hyperlink, the lineups, damage report and betting odds.
Is Cade Cunningham playing in the present day?
No. The Pistons’ famous person stays out after struggling a collapsed lung and is ready to be reevaluated later this week. But there is some promising news we realized Monday afternoon.
Pistons vs Magic prediction
Omari Sankofa II, Detroit Free Press: The Magic can be on the second half of a back-to-back after defeating the New Orleans Pelicans on the street on Sunday. Since Cunningham went down, the Pistons have confirmed to be a deep staff that may overwhelm groups bodily on each ends. They ought to be capable to keep their sizzling steak. The decide: Pistons 122, Magic 112.
Pistons vs Magic sport time
- Matchup: East 1-seed Pistons (57-21) vs. East 9-seed Magic (42-36).
- Date: Monday, April 6.
- Time: 7 p.m. ET.
- Location: Kia Center in Orlando.
- Box score.
Pistons vs Magic TV channel
Pistons damage report vs Magic
Injury updates on gamers on the 15-man roster.
- OUT: Cade Cunningham, Isaiah Stewart, Tobias Harris, Duncan Robinson, Caris LeVert, Bobi Klintman.
Magic damage report vs Pistons
Injury updates on gamers on the 15-man roster.
- OUT: Franz Wagner, Jett Howard, Jonathan Isaac.
Pistons vs Magic beginning lineups in the present day
Here’s the projected Pistons-Magic beginning lineups:
- Pistons: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Kevin Huerter (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ausar Thompson (F), Jalen Duren (C).
- Magic: Jalen Suggs (PG), Desmond Bane (SG), Tristan da Silva (F), Paolo Banchero (F), Wendell Carter Jr. (C).
- Off the bench for the Pistons: Marcus Sasser (G), Chaz Lanier (G), Ron Holland II (F), Paul Reed (C).
- Off the bench for the Magic: Anthony Black (G), Jamal Cain (G), Jevon Carter (G), Moritz Wagner, (PF/C), Goga Bitazde (C).
Pistons vs Magic odds
- Spread: Pistons by 1½.
- Total O/U: 222½.
- Moneyline: Pistons -118, Magic -102.
Odds offered by BetMGM as of Monday night.
Pistons schedule
The Pistons have 4 video games left earlier than the playoffs start.
- Monday, April 6: at Orlando Magic.
- Wednesday, April 8: vs. Milwaukee Bucks.
- Friday, April 10: at Charlotte Hornets.
- Sunday, April 12: at Indiana Pacers.
- Tuesday, April 14: NBA Play-In Tournament begins.
- Saturday, April 18: NBA playoffs start. (No. 1 seeds anticipated to play Sunday.)
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