The Detroit Pistons take on the Orlando Magic for Game 6 of the Eastern Conference First Round. Here’s how to watch live on TV.
How to Watch Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic on May 1, 2026
You can watch the Orlando Magic take on the Detroit Pistons live on DIRECTV on Amazon Prime Video on May 1, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET.
Detroit Pistons at Orlando Magic — Game 6 Preview
Orlando has a chance to pull off one of the biggest upsets of the first round at Kia Center on Friday night. The Magic lead the Pistons 3-2 after a stunning comeback in this series, and they now have the opportunity to finish it at home. Game 5 was one of the most extraordinary games of the first round: Cade Cunningham and Paolo Banchero each scored 45 points in a Detroit win, a single-game statistical meeting that rarely happens in postseason history. But the Pistons are still the ones trailing, and with Jonathan Isaac doubtful and Franz Wagner out for Orlando, the Magic will need contributors to step up to close this series out. Detroit’s season is on the line on the road.
Orlando Magic lead the series 3-2.
Streaming
Amazon Prime Video
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NBA League Pass
What Time is the Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game Today?
The Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic game starts at 7:00 PM ET.
Where Can I Watch Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic?
You can watch Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic on Amazon Prime Video. You can also watch with NBA League Pass.
Players to Watch: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
Detroit Pistons
Cade Cunningham — G. Averaging 32.6 points per game in this series. He scored 45 points in Game 5 in a performance that kept Detroit’s season alive, and he will need another extraordinary night to force a Game 7 on the road.
Orlando Magic
Paolo Banchero — F. Scored 45 points in Game 5, matching Cunningham in one of the most remarkable individual performances of the first round. He is the Magic’s offensive centerpiece and the player Orlando needs to be at his best to close out the series tonight.
Injury Report: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic
Detroit Pistons
Tobias Harris (F) — Questionable, ankle
Orlando Magic
Franz Wagner (F) — Out, injury
Jonathan Isaac (F) — Doubtful
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