Pistons vs. Magic Game 3: Time, TV Channel for NBA Playoffs

The Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic are gearing up for a crucial Game 3, and here’s what you should know. The 1-seed Pistons are facing off against the 8-seed Orlando Magic in the 2026 NBA playoffs on Saturday, April 25th, at Kia Center in Orlando, Florida. The game kicks off at 1 p.m. ET and will be shown on Peacock for streaming. If you prefer watching on TV, NBCSN is the channel for YouTube TV and Xfinity subscribers. After the Pistons secured a victory in Game 2 with a score of 98-83 at Little Caesars Arena in Detroit, the series is now tied at 1-1. This means that the matchup will go on for at least five games, with Game 5 scheduled for Wednesday, April 29th back in Detroit. Saturday’s game will mark the third battle in this best-of-seven series in the Eastern Conference, with the winning team moving on to the conference semifinals to face the victor of the series between the 4-seed Cleveland Cavaliers and the 5-seed Toronto Raptors. So, mark your calendars, set your alarms, and catch all the action on Peacock or NBCSN, as the Pistons and Magic go head-to-head in Game 3.