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Pistons End 11-Year Home Playoff Drought, Tie Series

4/23/2026

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Summary

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Pistons snapped an 11-game home playoff losing streak with a 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.
Cade Cunningham contributed 27 points and 11 assists while five Pistons starters each scored in double figures.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s halftime speech energized the defense, which forced 19 turnovers and recorded 11 blocks.
The win tied the series 1-1 and gave Detroit its first home playoff victory since May 26 2008.

History

Historical Context

The Detroit Pistons' 2007-08 season marked a high point, finishing with a 59-23 record and reaching the Eastern Conference Finals for the sixth consecutive year. However, after losing to the Boston Celtics, the franchise entered a prolonged decline, with only sporadic playoff appearances until recent victories, including a notable win led by Cade Cunningham, signaling a potential revival in their competitive spirit.

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Story summary

Pistons snapped an 11-game home playoff losing streak with a 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.
Cade Cunningham contributed 27 points and 11 assists while five Pistons starters each scored in double figures.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff’s halftime speech energized the defense, which forced 19 turnovers and recorded 11 blocks.
The win tied the series 1-1 and gave Detroit its first home playoff victory since May 26 2008.

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