Magic vs. Pistons live updates: 2026 NBA playoffs Game 7 start time, picks and predictions

Hello, basketball fans!Welcome to The Athletic’s live coverage of Game 7 of this Eastern Conference first-round series between the Orlando Magic and the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena.Orlando once led this series 3-1 and had a quality opportunity to close out Detroit at home in Game 6, but squandered a 24-point lead in the second half as the Pistons forced Game 7. Can the Magic bounce back from that disastrous outcome or will the Pistons carry their momentum into the second round?An entertaining game awaits us, so stay tuned for the latest predictions, news, analysis, play-by-play, reaction and more throughout the day.