"The Pistons Pulse" podcast from the Detroit Free Press recorded live Sunday afternoon on the off day between Game 3 and Game 4 to discuss all things Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic series in the first round of the 2026 NBA playoffs.
The Pistons rallied from 17 down in the fourth quarter Saturday to take a one-point lead, only to watch the Magic score the game's final nine points for a 113-105 victory and 2-1 lead in the best-of-seven battle.
Topics discussed on the show included − (5:30) feelings after the Game 3 loss and giving Orlando credit, (11:30) Jalen Duren's persistent funk, assessing the Pistons' missed opportunities and (37:00) Ausar Thompson's best game as a two-way force.
Watch the show below, recorded live on YouTube with Free Press Pistons beat writer Omari Sankofa II in Orlando and NBA/Pistons expert Bryce Simon. They also answered live chat questions and read comments.
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This article originally appeared on Detroit Free Press: Detroit Pistons podcast on Jalen Duren's funk, roster, Game 4 outlook