{"id":715769,"date":"2026-04-22T10:21:24","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:21:24","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/715769\/"},"modified":"2026-04-22T10:21:24","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T10:21:24","slug":"what-channel-is-pistons-vs-magic-on-today-time-tv-schedule-live-stream-to-watch-game-2-of-nba-playoffs-series-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/715769\/","title":{"rendered":"What channel is Pistons vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series"},"content":{"rendered":"

What channel is Pistons vs. Magic on today? Time, TV schedule, live stream to watch Game 2 of NBA Playoffs series<\/a> originally appeared on The Sporting News<\/a>. Add The Sporting News as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

If you thought this would be an easy series for the Pistons<\/a>, think again. The Orlando Magic<\/a> got out to a hot start from the beginning of Game 1 and closed out a 112-101 win.<\/p>\n

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Detroit<\/a> never led at any point in this game, with the Magic leading by as many as 13. The No. 8 seed has only taken down No. 1 six times since the format began in 1984. There is still plenty of series left, but the Magic took the first step toward being the seventh.<\/p>\n

The Magic had a lot fall their way in Game 1, and it started with a hot first quarter from Jalen Suggs<\/a> to build an Orlando lead. Paolo Banchero<\/a> led the way with 23 points, but each member of the starting five scored at least 16.<\/p>\n

The problem for the Pistons was diversifying shooting options. While Cade Cunningham<\/a> managed 39 points, only one other Piston, Tobias Harris<\/a>, ended in double figures. The Magic dominated in terms of field goal percentage, shooting 48.9% from the floor to the Pistons’ 40.3%.<\/p>\n

Here’s what you need to know about Wednesday’s matchup between the Pistons and the Magic, including broadcast information and start time.<\/p>\n

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What channel is Pistons vs. Magic<\/a> on today?<\/p>\n

Pistons vs. Magic Game 2 will be broadcast by ABC\/ESPN and will stream live on the ESPN app<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Now you can watch ESPN without cable. Stream live NBA, NFL, MLB, NHL, college sports, plus SportsCenter, First Take, and all your favorite ESPN shows\u2014anytime, anywhere\u2014only in the ESPN app.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs. Magic start time<\/p>\n

Date: Wednesday, April 22<\/p>\n

Game 2 of the NBA Playoffs series between Pistons and Magic is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET from Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, Michigan.<\/p>\n

Pistons vs. Magic series schedule<\/p>\n

Date<\/p>\n

Game<\/p>\n

Time (ET)<\/p>\n

Watch<\/p>\n

Sun., April 19<\/p>\n

Game 1:\u00a0Magic 112, Pistons 101<\/p>\n

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Wed., April 22<\/p>\n

Game 2 at Detroit<\/p>\n

7 p.m.<\/p>\n

ESPN,\u00a0ESPN app<\/a>, DIRECTV<\/p>\n

Sat., April 25<\/p>\n

Game 3 at Orlando<\/p>\n

1 p.m.<\/p>\n

Peacock<\/a><\/p>\n

Mon., April 27<\/p>\n

Game 4 at\u00a0Orlando<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

Wed., April 29<\/p>\n

Game 5 at Detroit*<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

Fri., May 1<\/p>\n

Game 6 at\u00a0Orlando*<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

Sun., May 3<\/p>\n

Game 7 at Detroit*<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

TBD<\/p>\n

* if necessary<\/p>\n

NBA Playoffs bracket 2026<\/p>\n

Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket<\/a>\u00a0from The Sporting News.<\/p>\n

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NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026<\/p>\n

Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.<\/p>\n

Event<\/p>\n

Dates<\/p>\n

Play-In Tournament<\/p>\n

April 14-17<\/p>\n

First round begins<\/p>\n

April 18<\/p>\n

Conference semifinals begin<\/p>\n

May 4*<\/p>\n

NBA Draft Lottery<\/p>\n

May 10<\/p>\n

Eastern Conference finals begin<\/p>\n

May 19*<\/p>\n

Western Conference finals begin<\/p>\n

May 20*<\/p>\n

NBA Finals begin<\/p>\n

June 3<\/p>\n

NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary)<\/p>\n

June 19<\/p>\n

* Can move up depending on earlier series<\/p>\n

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