The Palace of Pistons Podcast

Panic or Patience? Breaking Down Pistons vs. Magic Through 2 Games

April 24, 2026·56 min
Episode Description from the Publisher

On this episode of the Palace of Pistons podcast, Aaron Johnson and Jasper Apollonia break down the first two games of the Detroit Pistons’ first-round playoff battle with the Orlando Magic, with the series tied 1-1 after Orlando’s Game 1 win and Detroit’s bounce-back in Game 2. The guys dive into the Pistons’ sluggish start to the series and whether it’s a real concern or just early playoff rust. They analyze Cade Cunningham’s dominant impact, evaluate J. B. Bickerstaff’s rotations, and take a closer look at the key frontcourt matchup between Wendell Carter Jr. and Jalen Duren. Plus, they discuss what adjustments Detroit needs to make to take control of the series and ultimately eliminate Orlando from the playoffs. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

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