Here’s where to watch Pistons vs Magic stream in Game 5 from Detroit.
Where did Pistons go wrong? Reacting to Game 4 loss to Magic
Reacting to the Detroit Pistons’ 94-88 loss to the Orlando Magic in Game 4 of the NBA playoffs in Orlando, Monday, April 27, 2026.
It’s now a win-or-go-home situation for the Detroit Pistons, but they may have just caught a break.
The 1-seed Pistons are playing the 8-seed Orlando Magic in Game 5 in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Wednesday, April 29, at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit and the Magic will be without one of their best players.
Former Michigan star Franz Wagner has been ruled out for the Magic in Game 5 with a calf injury for the game that is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. and will stream exclusively on Amazon’s Prime Video.
The game won’t be on a traditional TV channel, which means you’ll need a smart device and a Prime subscription to watch.
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The Pistons fell on the road in Game 4, 94-88, to the Magic and now trail Orlando 3-1 in the series. That means the Pistons will have to win their next three games to keep their title hopes alive, though hope has not arrived in abundance after a Game 4 dud in Orlando.
The Pistons will be back at LCA, however, with a chance to steer momentum in their direction. And this is a situation the franchise has been in before, with the 2003 Pistons also facing a 3-1 deficit to the 8-seed Magic before winning three games in a row to advance to the second round.
And for their sake, these Pistons are hoping for a repeat of that turnaround.
Here’s what you need to know about Game 5:
Pistons vs Magic time in Game 5
- Date: Wednesday, April 29.
- Time: 7 p.m. ET.
- Location: Little Caesars Arena, Detroit.
Pistons vs Magic channel in Game 5
Wednesday’s Game 5 will not be televised on a traditional channel, and will instead be streamed exclusively on Prime Video.
Watch Pistons-Magic Game 5 on Prime Video
Pistons vs Magic odds in Game 5
The Pistons are a big favorite for their Game 5 matchup against the Magic.
- Spread: Pistons by 10½ points.
- Over/under: 210½ points.
- Moneyline: ORL (+350), DET (-450).
All odds courtesy of BetMGM as of Wednesday evening.
Pistons injury report vs Magic in Game 5
Updates from the official NBA injury report.
- OUT: G/F Kevin Huerter (left adductor strain).
Magic injury report vs Pistons in Game 5
Pistons vs Magic starting lineups today
Here’s the starting lineups for Game 5 of Magic vs. Pistons:
- Pistons: Cade Cunningham (PG), Duncan Robinson (SG), Ausar Thompson (SF), Tobias Harris (PF), Jalen Duren (C).
- Magic: Jalen Suggs (PG), Desmond Bane (SG), Jamal Cain (SF), Paolo Banchero (PF), Wendell Carter Jr. (C).
- Pistons off the bench: Daniss Jenkins (PG), Caris LeVert (G/F), Javonte Green (G/F), Ron Holland II (F), Isaiah Stewart (PF/C), Paul Reed (C).
- Magic off the bench: Anthony Black (PG), Tristan da Silva (F), Goga Bitazde (C).
Pistons vs Magic uniforms for Game 5
The Pistons are sticking with their traditional white uniforms for the fifth straight game, while the Magic are going back to their “Statement Edition” uniforms – black with white pinstripes and “Magic” across the chest. Here’s the reason why the Pistons have worn white in every game of the series.
Pistons playoff schedule vs Magic series
Here’s the Pistons-Magic schedule for the playoff series in the first round:
- Game 1, Sunday: Magic 112, Pistons 101.
- Game 2, Wednesday: Pistons 98, Magic 83.
- Game 3, Saturday: Magic 113, Pistons 105.
- Game 4, Monday: Magic 94, Pistons 88.
- Game 5, Wednesday, April 29: Magic at Pistons, 7 p.m., Prime Video.
- Game 6, Friday, May 1: Pistons at Magic, TBD (if necessary).
- Game 7, Sunday, May 3: Magic at Pistons, TBD (if necessary).
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