The Detroit Pistons are celebrating their first playoff series win in 18 years—and they're wasting no time locking in their leader. Just hours after a thrilling 4-3 victory over the Orlando Magic, the franchise announced a contract extension for head coach J.B. Bickerstaff on Monday.

While the team didn't disclose terms, the timing speaks volumes. Bickerstaff guided the Pistons to a historic comeback from a 3-1 deficit, making them just the 15th team in NBA history to pull off that feat. Next up? A matchup against his former team, the Cleveland Cavaliers, in the Eastern Conference semifinals.

Since taking the helm in July 2024, Bickerstaff has posted an impressive 104-60 regular-season record over two seasons, including back-to-back playoff appearances. This past season was a standout: the Pistons claimed the No. 1 seed in the East with a 60-22 record, powered by the league's second-best defense (108.9 defensive rating) while holding opponents to 109.6 points per game. Offensively, they ranked ninth with a 117.3 rating, averaging 117.8 points per contest.

For Pistons fans, this extension signals a new era of stability and success. After nearly two decades without a playoff series win, the team is building something special—and Bickerstaff is at the center of it all.

The Eastern Conference semifinals schedule is set: Game 1 is Tuesday in Detroit at 7 p.m. on NBCSN/Peacock, followed by Game 2 on Thursday at 7 p.m. on Amazon Prime. The series then shifts to Cleveland for Game 3 on Saturday at 3 p.m. (NBC/Peacock) and Game 4 on Monday, May 11, at 8 p.m. (NBC/Peacock).