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Detroit Pistons' surprising season comes to end in blowout Game 7 loss May 19, 2026

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 5-18-26

Bryce and Omari look at what went wrong for the Detroit Pistons in their Game 7 matchup against the Cleveland Cavaliers and look at the big picture by reviewing the team’s unexpected 2025-26 season.

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What to make of Detroit Pistons losing Games 3 and 4 against Cleveland Cavaliers May 13, 2026

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Bryce and Omari are joined by Free Press Sports columnist Shawn Windsor to break down what went wrong for the Pistons in their last two playoff matchups against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The trio discuss Jalen Duren’s slump and Ausar Thompson’s struggles in Game 4. They also preview what fans may see in Game 5.

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Detroit Pistons lead Cleveland Cavaliers 2-0 in 2nd round of NBA playoffs May 08, 2026

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Bryce and Omari shares their reactions and analysis on the 2-0 lead the Detroit Pistons have gained against the Cleveland Cavaliers. The guys discuss Cade’s star level of play and break down the significant impacts of Tobias Harris and Ausar Thompson. They also talk what lessons the team learned from their previous brink of elimination series and what fans may see in Game 3 and 4.

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Breaking down Detroit Pistons’ 3-1 comeback victory and previewing semifinal matchup against Cleveland Cavaliers May 05, 2026

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Bryce and Omari cover the Detroit Pistons’ historic 3-1 series comeback victory over the Orland Magic. Later, the guys take a look at what’s changed for the Cleveland Cavaliers and how the Pistons’ could contend against them in their Eastern Conference semifinals matchup.

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Reacting to Detroit Pistons' Game 6 win May 02, 2026

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Lack of urgency and intensity has Detroit Pistons on verge of elimination Apr 29, 2026

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With the Orlando Magic now leading the Detroit Pistons 3-1 in their playoff series, Bryce and Omari share their insights on what’s been going wrong for the team.

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Jalen Duren's funk, roster questions and Game 4 outlook Apr 27, 2026

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-26-26

Bryce and Omari discuss player underperformances and missed opportunities that led to the Pistons’ 113-105 Game 3 loss to the Orlando Magic, and look ahead to Game 4 on Monday, April 27.

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Shawn Windsor helps break down what went wrong for Detroit Pistons in Game 1 and what they need for Game 2 Apr 22, 2026

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Producer note: This podcast was recorded 4-21-26
Bryce and Omari welcome back to the show Detroit Free Press sports columnist Shawn Windsor to analyze the Pistons’ postseason performance so far. The guys note Cade’s showing in Game 1 and what the teams needs from Jalen Duren, Ausar Thompson, and Isaiah Stewart moving forward.

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Quick reaction: How much trouble are Pistons in after stunning Game 1 playoff no-show vs. Magic? Apr 20, 2026

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From the Detroit Free Press, Omari Sankofa II, Bryce Simon and Shawn Windsor react live at Little Caesars Arena on Sunday night to the Detroit Pistons’ stunning Game 1 NBA playoff loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101. Check back for a full-length podcast this week before Wednesday's Game 2 in this best-of-seven first-round series.

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Detroit Pistons playoff preview and revisiting regular season highlights Apr 15, 2026

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Bryce and Omari look forward to the Detroit Pistons' upcoming playoff series and break down the best moments from the regular season. They talk if Jalen Duren and Ausar Thompson should expect awards, Trajan Langdon’s winning moves on the margins, Duren’s improvements this year and how confident the team should feel heading into the postseason.

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