Orlando takes care of the ball, makes just enough plays to beat Detroit and take 3-1 series lead

The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 on Monday, April 28, 2026, taking a 3-1 series lead despite Orlando being the No. 8 seed facing the No. 1 seed in the East. Detroit's Cade Cunningham struggled with a 7-of-23 shooting performance and eight turnovers, while the Pistons shot just 20% from three-point range (6-of-30) and 37.8% overall. The Pistons' lack of secondary playmaking, a decision stemming from their quiet trade deadline in February, has left them on the verge of a first-round playoff elimination.