{"id":248945,"date":"2026-04-28T00:20:18","date_gmt":"2026-04-28T00:20:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248945\/"},"modified":"2026-04-28T00:20:18","modified_gmt":"2026-04-28T00:20:18","slug":"how-to-watch-orlando-magic-detroit-pistons-game-4-lineups-injury-report-betting-lines-more","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/248945\/","title":{"rendered":"How To Watch Orlando Magic-Detroit Pistons Game 4 Lineups, Injury Report, Betting Lines & More"},"content":{"rendered":"

The Orlando Magic attempt to take a commanding 3-1 lead over top-seeded Detroit as the Eastern Conference\u2019s 1-8 series continues opposite a pair of Western Conference matchups on Monday evening.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After a 98-83 loss that helped Detroit even things at 1-1, Orlando took advantage of the series shifting back to Florida from Michigan, getting off to another strong start thanks to Desmond Bane knocking down his first six 3-point attempts and holding on despite the Pistons wiping out a double-digit fourth-quarter lead entirely.<\/p>\n

Between Cade Cunningham\u2019s turnover woes, Jalen Duren\u2019s disappearing act and a lack of bench production, the Pistons are legitimately in peril. Although a 3-1 deficit wouldn\u2019t end their chances of advancing to the conference semifinals, it would leave them with no room for error the rest of the week.<\/p>\n

Orlando shot 8-for-32 from 3-point range in Game 2 but was able to pick up their production from beyond the arc, hitting 15-for-33. If they can approach the 40 percent mark and stay close in the rebounding battle, this becomes another winnable game at home for the Magic.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Detroit is looking to advance to the conference semifinals for the first time in 18 years, while Orlando is out to break a 16-year drought between playoff series wins. Tobias Harris has been the Pistons\u2019 second-leading scorer but hasn\u2019t shot it effectively, so getting more help for Cunningham is head coach J.B. Bickerstaff\u2019s top priority.<\/p>\n

The Magic have seen star Paolo Banchero average 24 points in the wins and 18 in the loss. He has averaged nine rebounds, seven assists, 1.6 steals and a block, while Bane matched him in leading the team in scoring with 25 Game 3 points. All five Orlando starters scored in double-figures, but it\u2019s Franz Wagner averaging 18 points in the wins and 12 in the loss that may be making the biggest difference since his defense has been excellent.<\/p>\n

The Magic are now 26-15 in home games this season and 5-1 over their last six home playoff contests at Kia Center. Orlando is 29-28 against Eastern Conference foes. The Pistons are 28-14 on the road and 40-15 against East opponents.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Vitals – How to Watch Magic vs. Pistons<\/p>\n

Game date, time and location: Monday, April 27, 8:10 p.m. EST, Kia Center, Orlando, Florida<\/p>\n

TV: NBC, Peacock<\/p>\n

Radio: FM 96.9 The Game\/AM 740 WYGM (Magic), WXYT (Pistons)<\/p>\n

Magic host Detroit looking to take commanding lead in first round<\/p>\n

The Orlando Magic (45-37, 1-1 Play-in, 2-1 playoffs) host the Detroit Pistons (60-22, 1-2 playoffs) in Game 3 of the 1 vs. 8 series in the 2026 Eastern Conference playoffs. The series is tied 1-1.<\/p>\n

Detroit and Orlando split the regular-season series 2-2, which included the Magic posting a 123-107 home win on April 6 .<\/p>\n

Detroit won 106-92 in the first matchup played in Orlando this season on March 1 behind 29 points and 11 assists from Cunningham.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The first two meetings took place in the Motor City and featured the Magic winning 112-109 on Nov. 29 after losing 135-116 on Oct. 29. Since Jan. 1 2025, the teams have split their six regular-season matchups on the heels of Orlando winning seven straight from Feb. 2023-Nov. \u201824. Counting Game 1, the Magic are on an 11-3 run against Detroit.<\/p>\n

This is the fifth playoff meeting between these teams, which has featured Detroit conquest in the last three series, a 4-3 win in \u201803\u2019s first round, a 4-0 sweep in \u201807\u2019s first round and a 4-1 victory in the \u201808 Eastern Conference semifinals. The Magic have only advanced past the Pistons in the first round in 1996 via a 3-0 sweep.<\/p>\n

Detroit leads the Magic 73-61 in the head-to-head regular-season all-time series dating back to 1989-90. The Pistons won the first 14 matchups and 15 of the first 16.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Betting Lines (via DraftKings)<\/a>\u00a0 <\/p>\n

Spread: Pistons -3.5 (-110), Magic +3.5 (-110)<\/p>\n

Moneyline: Pistons -155, Magic +130<\/p>\n

Total: 214.5 (Over -112, Under -108)<\/p>\n

Game odds refresh periodically and are subject to change. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem and wants help, call 1-800-GAMBLER.<\/p>\n

PROJECTED STARTERS<\/p>\n

MAGIC<\/p>\n

F Franz Wagner<\/p>\n

F Paolo Banchero<\/p>\n

C Wendell Carter Jr.<\/p>\n

G Jalen Suggs<\/p>\n

G Desmond Bane<\/p>\n

PISTONS<\/p>\n

F Ausar Thompson<\/p>\n

F Tobias Harris<\/p>\n

C Jalen Duren<\/p>\n

G Cade Cunningham<\/p>\n

G Duncan Robinson<\/p>\n

INJURY REPORT<\/p>\n

MAGIC\u00a0<\/p>\n

Jonathan Isaac: Out – Left Knee Sprain<\/p>\n

PISTONS<\/p>\n

Kevin Huerter: Questionable – Left Hip Soreness<\/p>\n

QUOTABLE<\/p>\n

Magic coach Jamahl Mosley on Saturday\u2019s winning Game 3 effort: \u201cIt was our defense, our composure, our communication. All of those little things within the game are so important.\u201d<\/p>\n

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