Isiah Thomas, the legendary captain of the Detroit Pistons, received a standing ovation during Game 2 against the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena.
Key points
Isiah Thomas is a Detroit Pistons legend.
He received a standing ovation in Game 2.
The game was against the Orlando Magic.
The event took place at Little Caesars Arena.
The standing ovation occurred on April 22.
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See Pistons legend Isiah Thomas receive standing ovation in Game 2
Detroit Pistons legend and "Bad Boy" captain Isiah Thomas receives a standing ovation from the crowd in Game 2 vs. the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22. See "Zeke" flash his smile and cheer with the fans in the video above.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, left, talks to Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon
before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Q&A
Why did Isiah Thomas receive a standing ovation during Game 2?
Isiah Thomas received a standing ovation as a tribute to his legacy as a Pistons legend and captain during the game.
When did Isiah Thomas receive the standing ovation?
Isiah Thomas received the standing ovation during Game 2 of the playoffs on April 22.
What was the reaction of the crowd when Isiah Thomas was honored?
The crowd at Little Caesars Arena responded with a standing ovation and cheers for Isiah Thomas.
What teams were playing during the standing ovation for Isiah Thomas?
The standing ovation for Isiah Thomas occurred during the game between the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic.
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Detroit Pistons hosts Orlando Magic for Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons fans arrive before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert, left, shakes hands with sports performance coach Rodrigo Alvira Isla during warm up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
An official NBA game ball before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons assistant coach Vitaly Potapenko warms up with players before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, left, talks to Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon
before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, left, talks to Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon
before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons hosts Orlando Magic for Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons fans arrive before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert (8) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Caris LeVert, left, shakes hands with sports performance coach Rodrigo Alvira Isla during warm up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons center Jalen Duren (0) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
An official NBA game ball before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons assistant coach Vitaly Potapenko warms up with players before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham (2) warms up before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
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Pistons aim to even NBA playoffs series vs Orlando Magic in Game 2
ESPN NBA analyst Richard Jefferson, left, talks to Detroit Pistons president of basketball operations Trajan Langdon
before Game 2 of the first round of the NBA playoffs between Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
