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Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup

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The Detroit Pistons’ quest for a championship is officially set to begin with their first-round battle against the Orlando Magic. Both teams came into the 2025-26 regular season with high expectations of growth. Detroit managed to maximize expectations, finishing as the No. 1 seed in the conference. Orlando was able to escape the Play-In Tournament […] The post Why Pistons’ stifling defensive approach stands out in Magic playoff matchup appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Is Jonathan Isaac returning tonight? Magic vs. Pistons Game 1 injury report

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The Orlando Magic pushed past some competition in NBA play-in games, and now look to take a playoff series from the Detroit Pistons that starts Sunday. Magic forward Jonathan Isaac is on the injury report heading into Sunday’s game. He is listed as questionable, due to his ongoing left knee injury. Isaac has missed time […] The post Is Jonathan Isaac returning tonight? Magic vs. Pistons Game 1 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Poll: Who’s Winning the NBA Championship?

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[Editor’s note: Welcome to Athlon Sports’ poll of the day, where we ask readers to weigh in on the biggest topic of the day. Thanks for voting, and be sure to sound off in the comment section.] After four first-round series began Saturday, the NBA playoffs continue with the start of four more ...

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Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets

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Head coach Jamahl Mosley pointed to urgency and “desperation” as the driving force behind the Orlando Magic’s dominant 121–90 victory over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night, a win that secured the No. 8 seed and a first-round matchup with the Detroit Pistons. The result came just days after Orlando suffered a 109–97 loss to […] The post Jamahl Mosley drops ‘desperation’ truth bomb after Magic’s 31-point whooping of Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons turn ice cream into a sneaker cup sensation

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The Detroit Pistons are lacing up for the 2026 playoffs with a concession menu that refuses to play by the rules. At the heart of the fun sits the Full Court Press Sundae: Creamy vanilla ice cream drenched in red or blue soda, showered with sprinkles, and crowned with a Pistons topper. The twist? It … The post Pistons turn ice cream into a sneaker cup sensation appeared first on Larry Brown Sports.

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2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament

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The NBA play-in tournament is over, and the postseason field is officially set. The 16 best teams in the NBA will compete for the right to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy. The championship truly is up for grabs. There has never been more depth and star power in the NBA, and polarity is at an […] The post 2026 NBA playoffs: Predictions for every round of postseason tournament appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets

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The Orlando Magic secured the Eastern Conference’s No. 8 seed by overwhelming the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in a Play-In elimination game that was effectively decided before halftime. Orlando built a 31-point lead at the break and came out with a defensive resilience that was too much for the Hornets all night. The Magic had lost […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero reveals key to Orlando’s win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets

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Paolo Banchero did not cover himself in glory at all with the way he performed for the Orlando Magic in their disappointing loss to the Philadelphia 76ers in the 7/8 play-in tournament game back on Wednesday. He was clowned for not meeting the standards for how a superstar must perform in such a crucial game, […] The post Magic’s Jalen Suggs awards Paolo Banchero Playmaker Chain for dominant win over Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push

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The Charlotte Hornets have been one of the best teams in the NBA in the calendar year of 2026 thus far, and they looked like a world-beating team, as they were almost always blowing out their opponents when they reached victory lane. In the first game of the play-in tournament, it almost looked as though […] The post Hornets fans can’t believe heartbreaking end to Cinderella playoff push appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic

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The Charlotte Hornets saw their season come to an end after a disappointing 121-90 loss against the Orlando Magic. The win means that it is the Magic that advance to the first round of the playoffs, setting up a series with the Detroit Pistons. The loss not only means that the Hornets have not advanced […] The post Hornets set new low-water mark of 2025-26 season in Play-In loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets

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Fans were over the moon with Paolo Banchero’s resounding performance in the Orlando Magic’s blowout win over the Charlotte Hornets on Friday night. Banchero struggled in the 7-8 matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers on Wednesday night, garnering serious criticism. He needed to bounce back in this game against Charlotte, which he pulled off in convincing […] The post Magic fans blast Paolo Banchero haters after leading Orlando past Hornets appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’

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The NBA pulled off a stunning decision by granting the Extraordinary Circumstances Challenge exception for Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham for regular season awards. After falling short of the league’s 65-game rule by one game, the NBA decided to bypass the rule, making Cunningham and Los Angeles Lakers guard Luka Doncic eligible for 2025-26 awards […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham thanks NBA for honors eligibility: ‘It’s a blessing’ appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Stephen A. Smith Calls Out Decision After Anthony Edwards Snub While Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham Get Approval

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Stephen A. Smith reacts to Anthony Edwards being denied eligibility for post-season awards, while Luka Doncic and Cade Cunningham were approved under extraordinary circumstances.

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Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year

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The Detroit Pistons completed the season at 60-22, the best record in the Eastern Conference. It was their first 60-win season in 20 years. As a result, they will have home-court advantage throughout the postseason. Because of that, the NBA Coaches Association has recognized head coach JB Bickerstaff as the NBA Coach of the Year, […] The post Fellow coaches name JB Bickerstaff Coach of the Year appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Brian Scalabrine on the NBA Playoffs and his SiriusXM show with Frank Isola

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The 2026 NBA Playoffs are almost here, and after a significant jump in viewership, the postseason will be must-see TV. The Oklahoma City Thunder (64-18) and the Detroit Pistons (60-22) are the top seeds, but both face a tough road to the NBA Finals. To help us understand more, we recently caught up with Brian…

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