If Pistons advance to Round 2, they would host Game 1 Tuesday

TL;DR

The Detroit Pistons could host Game 1 of the second round on May 5 if they win Game 6 against the Orlando Magic. They are currently trailing 3-2 in the series.

Key points

Pistons trailing 3-2 in the series
Game 6 is on Friday in Orlando
Game 1 of the second round would be on May 5

Detroit PistonsOrlando MagicCleveland CavaliersToronto Raptors

There's still a lot of work to be done, but if the Detroit Pistons complete the comeback against the Orlando Magic and win the first-round series in seven games, they would start the second round right away.

Detroit, trailing 3-2 with Game 6 on Friday in Orlando, would host Game 1 against either the Cleveland Cavaliers or Toronto Raptors at Little Caesars Arena on Tuesday, May 5.

Cleveland leads 3-2 heading into Game 6 in Toronto on Friday.

Orlando Magic forward Paolo Banchero (5) loses control of the ball under the defensive pressure of Detroit Pistons forward/center Isaiah Stewart (28) and Detroit Pistons guard/forward Ausar Thompson (9) in the second half. Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic, Round 1/Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday, April 29, 2026, in Detroit, Mich

The NBA announced the possible dates for the second round on Thursday. Here's what it would look like with Detroit getting home-court advantage because of the 60-win regular season.

▶ Game 1: Tuesday, May 5 @ Detroit

▶ Game 2: Thursday, May 7 @ Detroit

▶ Game 3: Saturday, May 9 @ Cleveland/Toronto

▶ Game 4: Monday, May 11 @ Cleveland/Toronto

Q&A

What happens if the Pistons win Game 6 against the Magic?

If the Pistons win Game 6, they will advance to the second round and host Game 1 on May 5.

Who will the Pistons face in the second round if they advance?

If the Pistons advance, they will face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Toronto Raptors.

When is Game 6 between the Pistons and Magic?

Game 6 between the Pistons and Magic is scheduled for Friday.