Progsport Basketball Prediction

The Detroit Pistons 60 wins - 22 losses almost finished better this year than I.Thomas' Bad Boys team whose franchise record acquired during the 1988-89 season still stands. Leaders of the Eastern Conference, Cade Cunningham's partners pulled off quite a surprise, who were expected around 5th place and remain the big favorites from the start of this series against the Orlando Magic. Although Detroit finally secured 1st place after a success on Sunday April 5 against the 76ers 93-116, they won their last 3 games with a quality team against the Bucks 137-111, Hornets 100-118 and Pacers 121-133. Going through the Play-in before making the Play-offs, can we consider that the Orlando Magic have had a great 2025-26 season? No. Expectations were very high around the young core Wagner and Banchero into which a boy like D.Bane was grafted last summer. The difficulties facing the Orlando Magic in trying to turn a corner are the same. Eliminated in 2023-24 in the 1st round by the Cavaliers 4-3, eliminated in 2024-25 by the Celtics 4-1, Orlando must advance from the first round. As a reminder, after a setback in the 7th against 8th match against the 76ers 109-97, the Florida team saved its skin by winning against the Charlotte Hornets 121-90 in order to win the precious sesame.