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It's still anybody's series as the first-round matchup between the Magic and Pistons arrives in Orlando for Game 3 on Saturday.
A Game 1 stunner by the Magic in Detroit left the top-seeded Pistons reeling, but they recovered in Game 2 behind 27 points and 11 assists from Cade Cunningham. That victory Wednesday night finally halted Detroit's home playoff losing streak at an NBA-record 11 games that dated to 2008.
Now the Pistons take to the road, where they were an Eastern Conference best 28-13 during the regular season. But Paolo Banchero and the Magic will be primed to take advantage of home court at the Kia Center as they try to pull off the opening-round upset.
Here's what you need to know about Saturday's matchup between the Magic and Pistons, including broadcast information and start time.
What channel is Magic vs. Pistons on today?
- TV channel: None
- Live stream: Peacock
Magic vs. Pistons Game 3 won't be broadcast on traditional television but will stream live on Peacock, with Michael Grady, Austin Rivers, Robbie Hummel and Grant Liffmann on the call.
Peacock features live coverage of NFL Sunday Night Football, the NBA, the Olympic and Paralympic Games, Premier League soccer, Big Ten football and basketball, Notre Dame football, Big East and Big 12 basketball, PGA Tour golf, the Tour de France, and more.
Magic vs. Pistons start time
- Date: Saturday, April 25
- Time: 1 p.m. ET
Game 3 of the NBA Playoffs series between Magic and Pistons is set to tip off Saturday at 1 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando.
Magic vs. Pistons series schedule
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101 | — | — |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83 | — | — |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 3 at Orlando | 1 p.m. | Peacock |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4 at Orlando | 8 p.m. | NBC, Peacock, DIRECTV |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5 at Detroit | TBD | TBD |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6 at Orlando* | TBD | TBD |
| Sun., May 3 | Game 7 at Detroit* | TBD | TBD |
* if necessary
NBA Playoffs bracket 2026
Click here for the updated 2026 NBA Playoffs bracket from The Sporting News.
NBA Playoffs schedule, key dates for 2026
Here are the key dates to know for the NBA Playoffs and offseason.
| Play-In Tournament | April 14-17 |
| First round begins | April 18 |
| Conference semifinals begin | May 4* |
| NBA Draft Lottery | May 10 |
| Eastern Conference finals begin | May 19* |
| Western Conference finals begin | May 20* |
| NBA Finals begin | June 3 |
| NBA Finals Game 7 (if necessary) | June 19 |
| NBA Draft | June 23-24 |
* Can move up depending on earlier series
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