Despite leading the Detroit Pistons to the league's second-best defense, Ausar Thompson ranked third in the Defensive Player of the Year voting.

Pistons forward Ausar Thompson, center Jalen Duren and guard Duncan Robinson were all named finalists for NBA end-of-season awards on Sunday.

Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) Detroit; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EDT LINE: Pistons -9.5; over/under is 218.5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 1-0 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic visit the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference first round with a 1-0

You don't win 60 games, the first time Detroit has achieved that in 20 years, and capture the Eastern Conference's No. 1 seed if you're built on a house of cards. You're not tied for second in net rating,

The Detroit Pistons can't afford another disaster in Game 2 or their dream season could be up in flames with a second loss to the Orlando Magic in the first round.

Fans and businesses get into the team spirit for the Detroit Pistons as the NBA playoff effort begins.

Kenny Beecham reacts to the Orlando Magic’s stunning Game 1 win against the Detroit Pistons and whether Detroit has anything to worry about in the seven-game series.