The Detroit Pistons did their job in Game 2 and are looking to take the series lead in Game 3.
The 1-seed Pistons play the 8-seed Orlando Magic in Game 3 in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 25, at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game is scheduled for a 1 p.m. start time and will be streamed primarily on Peacock, with the game also available on NBCSN.
The series is tied at 1-1 after the Pistons beat the Magic 98-83 in Game 2 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit on Wednesday, April 22. That means this series is guaranteed to go at least five games, with a Game 5 return to Detroit on Wednesday, April 29.
Watch the NBA playoffs on Peacock
Saturday’s game will be the third in a best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference, with the series winner advancing to the conference semifinals to face the winner of the series between the 4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and 5-seed Toronto Raptors. The Cavs have a 2-1 lead in the series after the Raptors won 126-104 in Game 3 on Thursday, April 23.
Here’s what you need to know about Game 3:
Pistons vs Magic game time in Game 3 of playoffs
What channel is Pistons vs Magic Game 3 of playoffs?
Saturday’s Game 3 between the Pistons and Magic will be available via streaming on Peacock and on NBCSN for YouTube TV and Xfinity subscribers.
Watch Pistons-Magic Game 3 on Peacock
Pistons vs Magic odds in Game 3 NBA playoffs
The Pistons are a slight favorite heading into Game 3 at Orlando.
Odds are courtesy of BetMGM as of Friday.
Who will Pistons play if they beat Magic?
The NBA does not reseed after the first round of the playoffs, meaning the winner of the 1-8 series (Pistons-Magic) will face the winner of the 4-5 series (Cavaliers-Raptors).
Pistons playoff schedule vs Magic series
Here’s the Pistons-Magic schedule for the playoff series in the first round:
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: What channel is Pistons-Magic Game 3 today? Time, TV for NBA playoffs
Reporting by Christian Romo, Detroit Free Press / Detroit Free Press
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