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Desmond Bane scored 37 points and led Orlando Magic to a 4-0 record in East Group B, overcoming Cade Cunningham’s triple-double in a close 112-109 win.
- On Friday, the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-109 at Little Caesars Arena, Detroit to win their NBA Cup group.
- Coming off a poor opening, Orlando used a 15-5 third quarter run to take the lead after a 27-14 Pistons burst.
- Bane's late three-point play with 2:11 left gave Orlando a 108-106 lead, Franz Wagner added a layup, and Anthony Black blocked Duncan Robinson's tying 3 before Jalen Suggs made two free throws with 6.3 seconds left.
- With the win, Orlando Magic went 4-0 in East Group B and advanced to the NBA Cup knockout round; they will host Chicago on Monday while Detroit Pistons visit Miami on Saturday.
- Statistically odd, the Magic overcame Cade Cunningham’s 39 points, 12 rebounds, 11 assists, despite shooting just 5-of-30 from 3-point range, according to Stathead.
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Pistons frustrated with inconsistent officiating, familiar referee against Magic
DETROIT — The Detroit Pistons took a second straight loss Friday night against the Orlando Magic, playing an unsurprisingly contentious matchup between two of the most physical teams in the NBA.
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MIAMI —The Detroit Pistons fell short in their quest for the Emirates NBA Cup championship. On Friday night, the Pistons lost 112-109 loss to the Orlando Magic at Little Caesars Arena, ending their In-Season Tournament run. With a 2-2 record, they finished third in East Group B, behind the Boston Celtics, who came in second. The Magic won the group with a 4-0 record. Related Articles Desmond Bane’s 37 points and key rebounds help M…
Desmond Bane’s 37 points and key rebounds help Orlando Magic beat Pistons to win NBA Cup group
Desmond Bane scored 37 points and grabbed two crucial offensive rebounds as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons on Friday night to win their NBA Cup group.
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Desmond Bane's 37 points and key rebounds help Magic beat Pistons 112-109 to win NBA Cup group
The Orlando Magic have advanced to the knockout round of the NBA Cup. Desmond Bane scored 37 points and grabbed two crucial offensive rebounds as the Magic beat the the Detroit Pistons 112-109 on Friday night.
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