From the Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, Bryce Simon and Shawn Windsor react live at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night to the Detroit Pistons’ stunning Game 1 NBA playoff loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101. Check back for a full-length podcast this week before Wednesday's Game 2 in this best-of-seven first-round series.

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From the Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, Bryce Simon and Shawn Windsor react live at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night to the Detroit Pistons&rsquo; stunning Game 1 NBA playoff loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101. Check back for a full-length podcast this week before Wednesday's Game 2 in this best-of-seven first-round series.
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The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. 

The Pistons Pulse is your go-to Detroit Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. Find it every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years.&nbsp;

The Pistons Pulse is a weekly podcast about the Detroit Pistons, hosted by Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops and Omari Sankofa II of the Detroit Free Press.

The Pistons Pulse

Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. The Pistons Pulse can be found every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce’s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. The Pistons Pulse is your go to Pistons podcast for all the best news, analysis, insights and opinions on the team. 

Hosted by Omari Sankofa of the Detroit Free Press and Bryce Simon of Motor City Hoops. The Pistons Pulse can be found every Tuesday wherever you listen to podcasts. Tune in to listen to engaging conversations and unique perspectives on your Detroit Pistons and NBA. Omari brings insider insights and analysis as a Pistons beat writer and Detroit native combined with Bryce&rsquo;s in-depth on-court analysis as a former D1 player and current high school coach of 12 years. The Pistons Pulse is your go to Pistons podcast for&nbsp;all&nbsp;the best news, analysis,&nbsp;insights&nbsp;and opinions on the team.&nbsp;

Quick reaction: How much trouble are Pistons in after stunning Game 1 playoff no-show vs. Magic?

Producer note: This podcast was recorded 5-18-26

Bryce and Omari look at what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 7 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at the big picture by reviewing the team’s unexpected 2025-26 season.

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 5-18-26
Bryce and Omari look at what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 7 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at the big picture by reviewing the team&rsquo;s unexpected 2025-26 season.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
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Detroit Pistons' surprising season comes to end in blowout Game 7 loss

Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren’s slump and Ausar Thompson’s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.

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Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren&rsquo;s slump and Ausar Thompson&rsquo;s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
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What to make of Detroit Pistons losing Games 3 and 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers

Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade’s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4.

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Read the latest from Omari on freep.com/sports/pistons

Follow Bryce on X: @MotorCityHoops

Read the latest from Bryce on Substack

Pick up  "The Pistons Pulse" merch here!

Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade&rsquo;s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4.
Follow Omari on X:&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/omarisankofa?s=21&amp;t=20HHeZN1gMTeWITXupRXHQ">@omarisankofa</a>
Read the latest from Omari on <a href="https://www.freep.com/sports/pistons/">freep.com/sports/pistons</a>
Follow Bryce on X: <a href="https://twitter.com/motorcityhoops?s=21&amp;t=yxQgk9lyhbEirCCqBpuSKA">@MotorCityHoops</a>
Read the latest from Bryce on <a href="https://motorcityhoops.substack.com/">Substack</a>
Pick up&nbsp; "The Pistons Pulse" <a href="https://usatodaystore.com/local-journalism/detroit-free-press/pistons-pulse/">merch here!</a>

Quick reaction: How much trouble are Pistons in after stunning Game 1 playoff no-show vs. Magic?

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