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.

The first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs began with mostly home teams protecting the court &mdash; except for one major surprise.
The Orlando Magic stunned the No. 1 seeded Detroit Pistons 112&ndash;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.

This is the place where sports opinions collide. Each Tuesday, Nick, Spike, Shelton J, Feefo, and Kennith B. Inge discuss the latest and hottest topics in sports.

Dead End Sports is a Dead End Media Group production.

Dead End Sports

This is the place where sports opinions collide. Each Tuesday, Nick, Spike, Shelton J, Feefo, and Kennith B. Inge discuss the latest and hottest topics in sports.

Dead End Sports is a Dead End Media Group production.

Magic Shock the Pistons in Game 1 — Fluke or Real Threat?

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