Pistons-Magic playoff series is basically Hagler vs. Hearns with a basketball thrown into the ring
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- Magic lead the series 3-1 after a 94-88 Game 4 win on April 28, 2026.
- Pistons have seen their scoring drop to 98 points per game, the steepest decline for a No. 1 seed in NBA playoff history (down from 117.8 in the regular season).
- Jamal Cain delivered a tomahawk dunk on Jalen Duren that was called “the nastiest, most breathtaking hammer job” of the playoffs.
- Pistons committed 130 turnovers in the first four games, while shooting just 38% overall and 20% from three‑point range.
- Magic shot a league‑worst 32.6% from the field in the series, with Cade Cunningham tallying eight turnovers and 28% from three.
Why it matters: The Pistons’ 130 turnovers and 98‑point scoring average jeopardize their No. 1 seed status, risking a loss of playoff revenue and weakening their leverage in upcoming free‑agent deals.
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