Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Live Score and Stats
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Key Points:
- Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic with 23 points, nine rebounds, and four assists as the eighth-seeded team defeated the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their first-round playoff series.
- Detroit extended its NBA record for the longest home playoff losing streak to 11 games, a drought dating back to 2008.
- Cade Cunningham scored a playoff career-high 39 points for the Pistons, but his teammates struggled offensively, limiting Detroit's overall scoring threat.
- Franz Wagner contributed 19 points, including 11 in the fourth quarter, while Desmond Bane and Wendell Carter added 17 points each to help Orlando maintain control throughout the game.
- The Pistons have not advanced beyond the first round in 18 years, and the Magic have not progressed past the first round since 2010; Game 2 is scheduled for Wednesday night.
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