The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs began with mostly home teams protecting the court — except for one major surprise.

The Orlando Magic stunned the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons 112–101 in Game 1.

Was this simply rust from Detroit after time off, or did many people underestimate how dangerous Orlando could be in this series?

We break down the upset, key takeaways, and what Game 1 means moving forward.