Magic a win from short list of 8-seeds to upset 1-seeds in NBA playoffs
The Detroit Pistons are at risk of becoming the seventh 1-seed in NBA history to lose to an 8-seed in the playoffs. The Orlando Magic, as the 8-seed, are one win away from achieving this upset. This potential loss would be particularly notable as the Pistons have a healthy roster and won 60 games in the regular season.
- ▪The Pistons could join a list of only six teams that have lost to an 8-seed in the NBA playoffs.
- ▪Historically, two of the previous six 1-seeds that lost were missing their best player during the series.
- ▪The Pistons are competing in a seven-game series and have no significant excuses for a potential loss.
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