April 23, 2026, 7:45 a.m. ET
No. 1 seed Detroit defeated No. 8 seed Orlando, 98-83, Wednesday in Game 2 of the NBA playoffs first round at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.
The best-of-seven series is tied, 1-1, between the Pistons and Magic.
Former Tennnessere basketball player Tobias Harris started and played 33 minutes for the Pistons. He recorded a double-double, totaling 16 points and 11 rebounds. Harris also recorded one assist, two steals and two blocks. He converted 7-of-17 field goal attempts and 2-of-2 free throw attempts.
Harris played for the Vols from 2010-11 under head coach Bruce Pearl. In his one season at Tennessee, he averaged 15.3 points and 7.3 assists per game. Harris was a Second-Team All-SEC performer and a member of the SEC All-Freshman Team. He received Second-Team Freshman All-America honors by the USBWA.
The former Vol was selected in the first round of the 2011 NBA draft (No. 19 overall) by the Bobcats.
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In his NBA career, Harris has played for Milwaukee (2011-13), Orlando (2013-16), Detroit (2016-18, 2024-26), the Clippers (2018-19) and Philadelphia (2019-24).
Former Vol and rookie Chaz Lanier did not play for the Pistons in Game 2 due to a coach’s decision.
Game 3 of the series is slated for Saturday. Tipoff is scheduled for 1 p.m. EDT at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
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