The Detroit Pistons' playoff path is coming into focus. After a dominant regular season, their first-round opponent has been narrowed down to just two possibilities: the Orlando Magic or the Charlotte Hornets.

The picture cleared on Wednesday night when the Philadelphia 76ers secured the No. 7 seed with a win over Orlando in the play-in tournament. This sets up a crucial elimination game Friday between the Magic and the Hornets. The winner earns the No. 8 seed and the right to face the top-seeded Pistons, while the loser's season is over.

Game 1 of that first-round series is scheduled for Sunday, April 19 at 6:30 p.m. on NBC and Peacock, and the Pistons will have home-court advantage. Detroit enters the postseason as a formidable force, boasting a 60-22 record—the third-best in franchise history—and having won 15 of their final 19 regular-season games.

Historically, the Pistons match up well with both potential opponents. They swept the season series against the Charlotte Hornets and won two of three games against the Orlando Magic. As the playoffs begin, the Motor City is buzzing with anticipation for what promises to be an exciting postseason run.