PREVIEW: The Detroit Pistons, fresh off a dominant 60-22 regular season that earned them the top seed in the Eastern Conference, will host the Orlando Magic in Game 1 of their first-round matchup. The Magic scraped their way into the eighth seed with a 45-37 record after winning two play-in games , and now face an imposing challenge on the road. These teams split their season series 2-2, with Orlando's most recent victory coming 123-107 on April 6. Detroit excels defensively with elite rim protection ranked first, while forcing numerous turnovers at the league's best rate, though they struggle with three-point shooting and defensive rebounding. Orlando brings an aggressive attacking style that ranks fourth in attacking the rim and shows strong defensive rebounding ranked third, but their three-point shooting efficiency sits at a disappointing 25th and their shot volume from distance ranks 24th. The Pistons' offensive engine runs through Cade Cunningham, one of just two NBA players averaging at least 23 points, nine assists and five rebounds per game alongside Nikola Jokic. Paolo Banchero must assert himself in the paint for Orlando and attack relentlessly to create spacing and foul trouble for Detroit's frontcourt. Detroit's defense represents one of the league's elite units, leading the NBA in blocks and steals while maintaining the Eastern Conference's top defensive rating.