The first-round NBA playoff series between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic is heating up, and Game 3 is shaping up to be a pivotal matchup. With the series tied 1-1, both teams head to Orlando looking to seize control.
Game 3 Details: Pistons vs. Magic
Game 3 will take place at the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida, as the Magic host their first home game of the series.
- Date: Saturday, April 25, 2026
- Time: 1:00 p.m. ET
- Location: Kia Center, Orlando, Florida
- Streaming: Peacock
- Series: Tied 1-1
- Announcers: Michael Grady, Austin Rivers, Robbie Hummel, Grant Liffmann
How to Watch Pistons vs. Magic Game 3
Fans can stream Game 3 on Peacock. The early afternoon tip-off gives viewers a prime NBA Playoffs window as Detroit and Orlando battle for a 2-1 series lead.
Series Update: Pistons Bounce Back
The Pistons evened the series at 1-1 with a 98-83 win on Wednesday. The victory snapped an 11-game home playoff losing streak for Detroit dating back to 2008, which had been the longest home playoff losing streak in NBA history.
The win also marked the Pistons’ first-ever postseason victory at Little Caesars Arena, which opened ahead of the 2017-18 season.
What to Expect in Game 3
With the series shifting to Orlando, the Magic will look to take advantage of playing at home inside Kia Center. The Pistons, meanwhile, will try to build on their Game 2 momentum and steal a key road win.
Game 3 could become a turning point in the series, with both teams looking to move one step closer to advancing in the NBA Playoffs.