The Detroit Pistons, having transformed their franchise in just two years, are gearing up to face the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs. The Pistons earned the top seed in the Eastern Conference but are seen as underdogs, trailing teams like Boston and Cleveland in championship odds. They are looking to break a 10-game home postseason losing streak, the longest in NBA history, which dates back to 2008. The Pistons last won a playoff game in Detroit that year. Power forward Isaiah Stewart expressed the team's underdog mentality, while wing Ausar Thompson stated they have higher expectations than outsiders believe. The Magic, who have struggled in recent playoffs, are also eager to advance past the first round for the first time since reaching the Eastern Conference finals in 2010. Both teams have star players, with the Pistons' Cade Cunningham and the Magic's Paolo Banchero, both former No. 1 overall picks, expected to play pivotal roles. The matchup promises to be physical, as both teams have defensive-minded strategies.