Pistons End Home Playoff Drought as 2026 Draft Begins
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- Pistons snapped an 18‑year home playoff drought with a 98‑83 win over the Magic, tying the series 1‑1.
- Flyers took a commanding 3‑0 series lead over the Penguins with a 5‑2 victory, putting Pennsylvania on the brink of a sweep.
- Keldon Johnson broke Manu Ginóbili’s Spurs bench‑scoring record (1,081 points) and earned NBA Sixth Man of the Year.
- Kalen DeBoer secured a seven‑year extension worth $12.5 million per year after leading Alabama to an 11‑4 season and CFP appearance.
- Mets halted a 12‑game skid with a 3‑2 win over the Twins, though Francisco Lindor left early with calf tightness.
Why it matters: Detroit Pistons gain a morale boost and extra ticket revenue after a 98‑83 win, while the chaotic NFL Draft forces all 32 teams to adjust draft boards, influencing player contracts worth billions.
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