Knicks Crush Atlanta Hawks by 51, Set Playoff Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead
Knicks Crush Hawks by 51, Set Record with 47-Point Halftime Lead
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.
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
If the Pistons win Game 6, they will advance to the second round and host Game 1 on May 5.
If the Pistons advance, they will face either the Cleveland Cavaliers or the Toronto Raptors.
Game 6 between the Pistons and Magic is scheduled for Friday.
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▶ Game 5: Wednesday, May 13 @ Detroit, if necessary
▶ Game 6: Friday, May 15 @ Cleveland/Toronto, if necessary
▶ Game 7: Sunday, May 17 @ Detroit, if necessary
This article originally appeared on The Detroit News: Detroit Pistons would open Round 2 of playoffs on Tuesday at home