NBA playoff schedule, odds, predictions for Pistons vs. Magic, Cavaliers vs. Raptors, Lakers vs. Rockets

Pistons at Magic Game 6 prediction

The Pistons remembered that they're one of the best offensive rebounding teams in the league in Game 5. They won that battle 16-8 against the Magic, and coupled that with a 45-point game from Cade Cunningham as well as 23 points from Tobias Harris. Is that scoring sustainable? No, but as I did at the beginning of the series, I trust Detroit to lean on its defense to try to force a Game 7 and win this series.  Pick: Pistons (-3.5)

Cavaliers at Raptors Game 6 prediction

It's unclear if Brandon Ingram will play in Game 6 after only getting on the floor for 11 minutes in Game 5. If he's out, it puts Toronto's chances even lower. If he does play, I'm still going with the Cavaliers' potent backcourt duo to win the series for Cleveland.  Pick: Cavaliers (-3.5)

Lakers at Rockets Game 6 prediction

Was Game 5 a signal that the Rockets are starting to turn things around? Maybe, but I just don't trust that roster to grab a must-win game against a LeBron James-led Lakers team. Austin Reaves shot terribly in his first game back, but I'm banking on him being able to knock off the rust and deliver a massive performance in Game 6 to push the Lakers to the next round. Pick: Lakers (-3.5)