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Detroit Pistons home playoff losing streak now at 18 years
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons extended their NBA-record home playoff losing streak to 18 years after losing to the Orlando Magic 112-101 in Game 1 of the playoffs. This marks their 11th consecutive home playoff loss, with the last victory occurring in 2008.
Key points
- Detroit Pistons lost to Orlando Magic 112-101
- Home playoff losing streak now at 18 years
- Last home playoff win was in 2008 against Boston Celtics
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The Detroit Pistons added to their NBA-record home losing streak Sunday night in Game 1 of the NBA playoffs.
The 1-seed Pistons, who went 60-22 in the regular season, lost to the 8-seed Magic, 112-101 on Sunday, April 19, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit.
It's their 11th straight home playoff loss, dating to the 2008 Eastern Conference finals. That includes an 0-9 mark in playoff games at Little Caesars Arena.
The Pistons' last home playoff win came in Game 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals at The Palace of Auburn Hills against the eventual NBA champion Boston Celtics on May 26, 2008 – a 94-75 win to even the series. Antonio McDyess led the Pistons in the win with 21 points and 16 rebounds, and Rip Hamilton scored 20.
Here's a list of the Pistons' home playoff losses since:
Pistons home playoff losing streak
Q&A
How long is the Detroit Pistons' home playoff losing streak?
The Detroit Pistons' home playoff losing streak now stands at 18 years.
When was the last time the Pistons won a home playoff game?
The Pistons last won a home playoff game on May 26, 2008, against the Boston Celtics.
What was the score of the Pistons' recent playoff game against the Magic?
The Pistons lost to the Orlando Magic 112-101 in Game 1 of the playoffs.
