NBA basketball team that competed in the 2026 playoffs as an eighth seed in the Eastern Conference.
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Orlando Magic defeated Detroit Pistons 113-105 for a 2-1 series lead
“In Orlando, the Magic fended off a late rally by the Eastern Conference's top-seeded Detroit Pistons to take a surprise 2-1 lead in their series.”
Rampant Gilgeous Alexander fuels Thunder win, Magic hold off PistonsThe Namibian
Orlando Magic shocked Detroit Pistons 112-101
“The Oklahoma City Thunder and the Boston Celtics launched their NBA playoff campaigns with big wins on Sunday as Orlando shocked the Detroit Pistons.”
Thunder, Celtics open NBA playoffs with big wins, Magic shock PistonsThe Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete a remarkable 4-3 playoff comeback after trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Cade Cunningham scoring 32 points and dishing 12 assists. The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semi-final after the Cavaliers beat Toronto 114-102 in their own 4-3 series victory.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
The Detroit Pistons routed the Orlando Magic 116-94 on Sunday to complete a remarkable 4-3 playoff comeback after trailing 3-1 in the best-of-seven series, with Cade Cunningham scoring 32 points and dishing 12 assists. The Pistons will face the Cleveland Cavaliers in the Eastern Conference semi-final after the Cavaliers beat Toronto 114-102 in their own 4-3 series victory.
4 May 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 42 points to lead Oklahoma City to a 121-109 victory over Phoenix and a 3-0 playoff series lead. In the Eastern Conference, the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic defeated the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 113-105 to take a 2-1 series lead.
26 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 37 points as Oklahoma City Thunder defeated Phoenix 120-107 to take a 2-0 series lead in their NBA playoff first round. In a separate matchup, Detroit Pistons defeated Orlando Magic 98-83 to level their series at 1-1.
23 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Oklahoma City Thunder routed the Phoenix Suns 119-84 and the Boston Celtics dominated the Philadelphia 76ers 123-91 in their playoff openers on Sunday, while the Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons 112-101 after having little rest.
20 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Stephen Curry scored 35 points to lead the Golden State Warriors to a 126-121 comeback win over the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA play-in tournament, keeping the Warriors' playoff hopes alive. The Philadelphia 76ers secured their playoff spot with a 109-97 victory over the Orlando Magic, powered by 31 points from Tyrese Maxey.
16 April 2026 · The Namibian →
The Denver Nuggets secured the Western Conference third seed with a 128-118 win over the Spurs, while the Toronto Raptors clinched the Eastern Conference fifth seed with a 136-101 victory over Brooklyn. Multiple teams finalized their playoff matchups on the final day of the NBA regular season, with Detroit reaching 60 wins for the first time since 2006.
13 April 2026 · The Namibian →
French star Victor Wembanyama scored 41 points and grabbed 18 rebounds as the San Antonio Spurs defeated the Golden State Warriors 127-113 for their tenth consecutive victory, propelling them to second place in the Western Conference and emerging as genuine NBA title contenders.
3 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Shai Gilgeous-Alexander scored 40 points to lead the Oklahoma City Thunder to their 11th straight victory, defeating the Washington Wizards 132–111. The game was marred by a first-half brawl that resulted in four player ejections.
22 March 2026 · The Namibian →
LeBron James surpassed Kareem Abdul-Jabbar's record of 15,837 field goals with a first-quarter fadeaway jumper, though the Los Angeles Lakers fell 120–113 to the Denver Nuggets. The 41-year-old also sustained a left elbow injury in the fourth quarter but returned for the final minutes.
6 March 2026 · The Namibian →
The New York Knicks defeated the Los Angeles Lakers 112–100, stretching their win streak to six games. OG Anunoby scored 25 points for the Knicks while LeBron James, playing what could be his last game at Madison Square Garden, scored 22 points for the Lakers.
2 February 2026 · The Namibian →
Oviritje singer Karabo Ndjavera is preparing to release her seventh studio album, 'Boss Lady', which will feature 10 tracks blending Afro, disco, and traditional Oviritje music. Three tracks have been completed, including collaborations with Magic and Mila Boi from East Side Hub.
13 January 2026 · The Namibian →