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Charles Barkley Reacts in Disgust to Orlando Magic’s Groin-Slamming Pregame Moment
TL;DR
Charles Barkley expressed disgust over the Orlando Magic's unusual pregame routine before Game 2. The series is currently tied 1-1, with the next games scheduled in Orlando this weekend.
Key points
- Charles Barkley reacted to the Magic's pregame routine
- Pistons ended an 11-game home playoff losing streak
- Series tied 1-1 with Games 3 and 4 in Orlando
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NEED TO KNOW
- Charles Barkley reacted in disgust to the Magic's interesting pregame routine caught on camera before Game 2
- The Pistons' win ended an 11-game home playoff losing streak dating back to 2008
- The series is tied 1-1 and will continue in Orlando with Games 3 and 4 starting this weekend
Tell them how you really feel, Charles Barkley.
Before Game 2 of the Orlando Magic's first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons tipped off Wednesday, April 22, ESPN cameras captured members of the Orlando squad warming up in the tunnels of Detroit's Little Caesars Arena, where guard Desmond Bane and forward Tristan da Silva got loose with a groin-slamming move.
The unique pregame routine clearly caught Barkley off guard, with the NBA great-turned-analyst, 63, responding in disgust: "Oh, come on. Come on."
Things didn't get much better for the Magic from there.
Orlando, which entered this year's NBA playoffs as the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference following a 45-37 campaign in the regular season, fell to the Pistons on Wednesday night, 98-83, to even the series at one game apiece.
Q&A
What did Charles Barkley say about the Orlando Magic's pregame routine?
Charles Barkley reacted in disgust to the Magic's interesting pregame routine that was caught on camera.
How did the Pistons perform in their recent playoff game?
The Pistons won, ending an 11-game home playoff losing streak that dated back to 2008.
What is the current status of the playoff series between the Pistons and Magic?
The series is tied 1-1, with Games 3 and 4 scheduled to take place in Orlando this weekend.
