Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 lead in their first-round playoff series, putting the No. 1 seed on the brink of elimination.
- Desmond Bane led the Magic with 22 points, while Franz Wagner added 19 points before leaving the game with calf soreness; Paolo Banchero scored 18 despite poor shooting.
- The Magic, an eighth seed, are close to becoming only the seventh No. 8 seed in NBA history to upset a No. 1 seed in a playoff series.
- Detroit’s Cade Cunningham scored 25 points but struggled with eight turnovers, and the Pistons were hampered by poor rebounding and ball control.
- Game 5 is scheduled for Wednesday in Detroit, with Orlando aiming to close out the series and win their first playoff series since 2010.
