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No matter the winner of this series, the remainder of Magic vs. Pistons will feature some rare company.
If the Magic close out the series in Game 6, they'll be one of seven teams to win an NBA playoff game as the No. 8 seed. If the Pistons crawl back to win the series 4-3, they enter a rare group of 13 teams to come back from a 3-1 deficit in an NBA playoff series. All this to say, fans are spoiled rotten with storylines in this one.
Game 5 was a classic showdown between two former No. 1 overall picks in Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero. The two dropped 45 points each in the contest, with the Pistons squeezing out a 116-109 victory. Both teams will look to damper the other star's offensive firepower as the series continues.
Entering Game 6, the Magic still lead 3-2. This game marks their last opportunity to clinch the series in front of home fans. Should the Pistons force a Game 7, the series will be back in Detroit for the final contest.
Here's what you need to know about Friday'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: Prime Video
Magic vs. Pistons Game 6 will not air on traditional television but will stream live on Prime Video.
Watch select 2026 NBA Playoffs games exclusively on Prime Video, which is included in the 30-day free trial for new Amazon Prime customers.
Magic vs. Pistons start time
- Date: Friday, May 1
- Time: 7:00 p.m. ET
Game 6 of the NBA Playoffs series between Magic and Pistons is set to tip off at 7:00 p.m. ET from the Kia Center in Orlando, Florida.
Magic vs. Pistons series schedule
Orlando leads series 3-2
| Sun., April 19 | Game 1: Magic 112, Pistons 101 | — | — |
| Wed., April 22 | Game 2: Pistons 98, Magic 83 | — | — |
| Sat., April 25 | Game 3: Magic 113, Pistons 105 | — | — |
| Mon., April 27 | Game 4: Magic 94, Pistons 88 | — | — |
| Wed., April 29 | Game 5: Pistons 116, Magic 109 | — | — |
| Fri., May 1 | Game 6 at Orlando | 7 p.m. | Prime Video |
| 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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