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For the first time in 19 years, the Detroit Pistons have captured the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.

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Their opponents? The No. 8 seeded Orlando Magic. Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane and company have had their recent struggles, but after beating the Hornets in the final East Play-In game, Orlando is continuing its postseason run.

The Pistons last won a playoff series in 2008, when sophomore forward Ron Holland was just two years old. This makes the franchise hungrier than ever for another deep run, something many young Pistons fans have yet to experience. And as the top seed? They are bound to be the heavy favorites over the Magic.

Orlando, which won 45 games in the regular season, will look to lean on Banchero, Bane and Franz Wagner in its matchup against the Eastern Conference’s best team all year.

Here’s what you need to know about Sunday’s matchup between the Pistons and Magic, including broadcast information and start time.

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What channel is Pistons vs. Magic on today?

Pistons vs. Magic Game 1 will be broadcast by NBC and will stream live on Peacock.

Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, and more.

Pistons vs. Magic series schedule

Date

Game

Time (ET)

Watch

April 19

Game 1: at Detroit

6:30 p.m.

NBC/Peacock

April 22

Game 2: at Detroit

7:00 p.m.

ESPN/ESPN App

April 25

Game 3: at Orlando

1:00 p.m.

NBC/Peacock

April 27

Game 4: at Orlando

TBA

TBA

April 29

Game 5: at Detroit*

TBA

TBA

May 1

Game 6: at Orlando*

TBA

TBA

May 3

Game 7: at Detroit*

TBA

TBA

* If necessary

NBA Playoffs bracket 2026

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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.

Event

Dates

Play-In Tournament

April 14-17

First round begins

April 18

Conference semifinals begin

May 4*

NBA Draft Lottery

May 10

Eastern Conference finals begin

May 19*

Western Conference finals begin

May 20*

NBA Finals begin

June 3

NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)

June 19

* Can move up depending on earlier series

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