The Detroit Pistons face significant pressure to win and even their series, with head coach J.B. Bickerstaff expressing confidence that his group can respond. He emphasized staying focused on the moment and trusting the team’s ability to bounce back.
“It’s one game at a time, and that’s what playoff series are. You can’t hang on to it. We come down here, we win on Monday – we take homecourt advantage back,” Bickerstaff said, via Coty Davis of the Detroit News.
“Our guys have been consistent all year, and we’ve been able to move on to the next. So, I trust our guys. We’ll be ready to go.”
Magic Johnson, a Michigan native, also weighed in, warning that Detroit must rediscover its defensive edge to avoid a disappointing result against the Orlando Magic.
“The Detroit Pistons better get their swagger back on the defensive end or else they are going to lose this Series against the Orlando Magic,” he said.
Meanwhile, Kevin Huerter took part in the team’s morning shootaround but is still considered questionable for Game 4 as he deals with soreness in his left hip.
Pistons Notes: Duren, Cunningham, Game 4, Magic Johnson, Huerter https://t.co/YCXugvytMF
— Hoops Rumors (@HoopsRumors) April 27, 2026
