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RealGM Radio: Dubin/Dakhil On Spurs, Knicks, NBA's Anti-Tanking Proposal

RealGM, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA
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Jared Dubin and Mo Dakhil discuss the Spurs' rollicking win over the Blazers, the Sixers living to fight another day against the Celtics, the Knicks taking control of their series against the Hawks, the Nuggets staying alive against the Timberwolves, the Magic putting the Pistons on the brink, the Thunder putting the Suns out of their misery, and the latest anti-tanking proposal. Timestamps 0:57 Spurs-Blazers 18:23 Celtics-76ers 26:26 Knicks-Hawks 37:14 Nuggets-Timberwolves 41:44 Pistons-Magi...

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How To Watch Pistons Vs Magic Playoff Game 5: Live Stream, TV Channel, Predictions

RealGM, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Eastern Conference First Round returns to the Motor City this Wednesday, April 29, as the Detroit Pistons face a season-defining moment against the Orlando Magic. Following a defensive lockdown in Orlando on Monday that resulted in a 94-88 Magic victory, the eighth-seeded Magic (3-1) have pushed the top-seeded Pistons to the brink of elimination. Detroit must now win three straight games, starting at Little Caesars Arena, to keep their championship aspirations alive. Catch this do-or-die ...

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Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Orlando Magic will attempt to complete a stunning first-round upset of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday. They could be without star forward Franz Wagner during the Game 5 matchup. Wagner is questionable on Wednesday after exiting Monday’s Game 4 win due to a right calf injury. He underwent an MRI that revealed a low-grade […] The post Is Franz Wagner playing tonight? Magic vs. Pistons 2026 NBA Playoffs Game 5 injury report appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic and Lakers look to advance, Cavaliers host Raptors in pivotal Game 5

Yahoo Sports NBA, High-authority source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Orlando Magic and the Los Angeles Lakers were underdogs going into their first-round playoff series. Orlando looks to become the seventh No. 8 seed to advance when it plays at top-seeded Detroit. The fourth-seeded Lakers, who are without the injured Luka Doncic and Austin Reaves, host the fifth-seeded Rockets, who have missed Kevin Durant for three of the four games.

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Pistons Notes: Turnovers, Cunningham, Duren, Stewart, Weaknesses

Hoops Rumors, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Pistons are on the verge of becoming the seventh No. 1 seed in NBA history to lose a first-round series to a No. 8 seed. They’re down 3-1 after Monday’s 94-88 road loss to the Magic. Turnovers, 3-point shooting and Jalen Duren‘s lack of production have all been factors in their poor showing. Cade […]

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Injury Notes: Wagner, Edwards, Nuggets, Embiid

Hoops Rumors, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

Magic forward Franz Wagner exited Monday’s game vs. Detroit in the third quarter due to what the team referred to as right calf soreness. Speaking after the game to Jason Beede of The Orlando Sentinel and Josh Robbins of The Athletic (Twitter links), Wagner explained that he felt his calf tighten up about a minute […]

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Bill Simmons' sarcastic remark about Pistons' trade deadline fail says it all

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

On Monday evening, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 3-1 in their first round series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 94-88 Game 4 loss. The Pistons are now in serious danger of becoming the rare number one seed to lose in the first round to the eighth seed, having to win three straight games […] The post Bill Simmons’ sarcastic remark about Pistons’ trade deadline fail says it all appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Detroit Pistons signed Kevin Huerter after he was traded by the Chicago Bulls alongside Dario Saric for Jaden Ivey. Huerter, however, has not found the transition the easiest, which is also due to the consistent injuries he has suffered this season. The 27-year-old suffered a left hip injury in Detroit’s Game 3 loss to […] The post Pistons ripped for not getting Ayo Dosunmu in Jaden Ivey trade with Bulls appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Orlando Magic are making noise in the 2026 NBA Playoffs, and it’s not just because of the surprising dominance they are showing in the first round against the top-seeded Detroit Pistons. In Game 4 of the series on Monday at the Kia Center in Orlando, Magic players Noah Penda and Goga Bitadze were seen […] The post 14-year vet blasts Magic for cocaine-themed playoff handshake appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Tracy McGrady Blasts 'Myth' Of Alleged 3-1 Comment Before Blowing 2003 Pistons Series: 'You Can't Find Video Of Me Saying That'

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

In a plot twist in the playoffs, the Orlando Magic are up, 3-1, against the Detroit Pistons in their first-round series after hacking out the win, 94-88, in Game 4 at Kia Center on Monday. For longtime fans of the Magic, it is deja vu from over two decades ago. In 2003, Orlando was also […] The post Tracy McGrady blasts ‘myth’ of alleged 3-1 comment from 2003 Magic-Pistons series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Franz Wagner questionable to return to Game 4 vs. Pistons with calf injury

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBAUpdated 5 months ago

The Orlando Magic had one player land on the NBA Injury report before facing the Detroit Pistons. Now Franz Wagner added to it during Wednesday’s game. Wagner left with a calf ailment, per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. The insider described the ailment as a sore right calf. The Pistons and Magic got tied at […] The post Franz Wagner questionable to return to Game 4 vs. Pistons with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons most to blame for stunning 3-1 series deficit vs. Magic that threatens to ruin 60-win season

ClutchPoints, Established source5 months agoNBA logoNBA

The Detroit Pistons entered the 2026 NBA Playoffs in their best position to win their first championship since 2004, but instead find themselves in a 3-1 hole against the eight-seeded Orlando Magic. After dominating all season, J.B. Bickerstaff, Cade Cunningham and Jalen Duren are suddenly in danger of becoming just the seventh one-seed to bow […] The post Pistons most to blame for stunning 3-1 series deficit vs. Magic that threatens to ruin 60-win season appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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