{"id":716270,"date":"2026-04-23T01:03:40","date_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:03:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/716270\/"},"modified":"2026-04-23T01:03:40","modified_gmt":"2026-04-23T01:03:40","slug":"live-updates-magic-pistons-starts-espn-doubleheader","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/716270\/","title":{"rendered":"Live Updates: Magic-Pistons starts ESPN doubleheader"},"content":{"rendered":"

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Tobias Harris and the Detroit Pistons are hosting the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series on ESPN.<\/p>\n

Check out the best of Wednesday\u2019s action with the NBA.com live blog, as the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a> continue.<\/p>\n

Our slate begins with Paolo Banchero\u2019s Magic seeking to take a commanding 2-0 lead by defeating Cade Cunningham\u2019s Pistons on the road in Detroit (7 ET<\/a>), followed by Shai Gilgeous-Alexander\u2019s Thunder taking on Devin Booker\u2019s Suns in the nightcap (9:30 ET<\/a>).<\/p>\n

Both games will be broadcast on ESPN.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 9:00 ET<\/p>\n

Pistons firing on all cylinders<\/p>\n

The Detroit lead keeps growing, as Isaiah Stewart (4 pts, 3 reb, 1 blk) rejects Jalen Suggs\u2019 (15 pts) dunk at the rim at the rim.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s 76-49 with 4:20 to go in the third.<\/p>\n

Franz Wagner (4 pts), Wendell Carter Jr. (3 pts) and Desmond Bane (8 pts) have 15 points combined so far \u2014 they had 53 in Game 1.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 8:52 ET<\/p>\n

Pistons open up the lead<\/p>\n

69-49 Detroit with 6:23 to go in the third quarter, as the Pistons start the period on a 23-3 run, shooting 76.9 from the field in the period.<\/p>\n

\u201cIt\u2019s an avalanche here in the third,\u201d said Mike Breen.<\/p>\n

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APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 8:25 ET<\/p>\n

Tied at 46 at the half<\/p>\n

In a defensive battle, Orlando and Detroit are tied going into the second half, combining for 18 assists versus 21 turnovers in the first two quarters.<\/p>\n

The Pistons have a 32-18 advantage in points in the paint, while the Magic have a 10-6 advantage in fast break points.<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs (15 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) and Cade Cunningham (15 pts, 4 reb, 3 ast) are starring offensively.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 7:58 ET<\/p>\n

Suggs going off<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs (10 pts, 5 reb, 3 ast) is rallying the Magic, who are down 33-30 with 6:46 to go in the second quarter.<\/p>\n

Orlando was 34-23 with the point guard from Gonzaga this season, compared to 11-14 without him.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 7:50 ET<\/p>\n

Classic Pistons defense<\/p>\n

7 BLOCKS\u2026 IN 1 QUARTER!<\/p>\n

DET’s 7 blocks in the 1Q tie the record for the MOST in a 1Q in the postseason play-by-play era (since 1998) \ud83e\udd2f<\/p>\n

The mark has been reached JUST two other times:<\/p>\n

\u25aa\ufe0f Bulls at Celtics (April 20, 2009)
\u25aa\ufe0f Pistons at Pacers (May 22, 2004) pic.twitter.com\/JD8wia9DKf<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 7:41 ET<\/p>\n

Pistons lead 25-21 after one<\/p>\n

Coming off a 39-point outing in Game 1, Cade Cunningham (9 pts, 3 reb, 2 ast) has it going again.<\/p>\n

OKAY, Cade \ud83d\ude24<\/p>\n

9 points in 9 minutes for Detroit’s star guard!<\/p>\n

Pistons looking to even the series on ESPN \ud83c\udf7f pic.twitter.com\/FUESo0wi9O<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 22, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs (7 pts) is the top scorer for Orlando so far.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 7:23 ET<\/p>\n

Pistons have the crowd roaring<\/p>\n

Detroit\u2019s 6-of-10 to start the game, with a Duncan Robinson 3-pointer and Tobias Harris fast-break jam sending the Magic to a timeout in the early going.<\/p>\n

14-7 Pistons with 6:42 to go in the first quarter.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22, 2026 \/ 6:30 ET<\/p>\n

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Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic in Game 2 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series on ESPN.<\/p>\n

All stats from Sunday\u2019s Game 1, which the Magic won 112-101.<\/p>\n

Orlando:<\/p>\n

PG Jalen Suggs (16 pts, 4 reb, 4 ast)
\nSG Desmond Bane (17 pts, 6 reb, 5 ast)
\nSF Franz Wagner (19 pts, 5 reb)
\nPF Paolo Banchero (23 pts, 9 reb)
\nC Wendell Carter Jr. (17 pts, 7 reb, 5 ast)<\/p>\n

Detroit:<\/p>\n

PG Cade Cunningham (39 pts, 5 reb, 4 ast)
\nSG Duncan Robinson (9 pts, 3 3PM)
\nSF Ausar Thompson (8 pts, 7 reb)
\nPF Tobias Harris (17 pts, 6 reb)
\nC Jalen Duren (8 pts, 7 reb)<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on Isaiah Stewart off the Pistons\u2019 bench \u2014 he was a team-high +6 in their Game 1 loss, and could help slow down Paolo Banchero.<\/p>\n

APRIL 22 \/ 6:15 ET<\/p>\n

Tonight\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n

Jonathan Isaac is out for Orlando.<\/p>\n

Grayson Allen, Mark Williams and Jordan Goodwin are questionable for Phoenix. Thomas Sorber is out for Oklahoma City.<\/p>\n