The Detroit Pistons began their playoff campaign with a disappointing 112-101 loss to the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. This defeat marks the Pistons' 11th consecutive home playoff loss, extending their record for the longest such streak in NBA history. Cade Cunningham shone for Detroit, scoring a playoff career-high of 39 points, while Tobias Harris contributed 17 points. However, the Pistons struggled overall, with All-Star Jalen Duren only managing eight points and seven rebounds. The Magic, who finished the regular season with a record of 45-37, were led by Paolo Banchero, who scored 23 points, alongside Franz Wagner with 19 points. Despite closing the gap to one point in the second half, the Pistons could not overcome the Magic, who maintained control throughout the game. Game 2 is set for Wednesday night at 7 p.m. on ESPN, before the series moves to Orlando for Game 3 on Saturday.