US EditionMagic withstand Pistons' rally to gain series lead
- On Saturday, the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 113-105 at Kia Center, taking a 2-1 lead in their first-round NBA playoff series.
- Guard Desmond Bane tied a franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers, while Orlando's defensive intensity limited Detroit's perimeter shooting to 34.4%.
- Despite Cade Cunningham's game-high 27 points, Orlando's balanced attack—led by Paolo Banchero's 25 and Bane's contribution—withstood Detroit's late comeback attempt.
- Pistons coach J.B. Bickerstaff said, "If we win on Monday, we take home-court advantage back." Game 4 is Monday night at Kia Center.
- Orlando aims to join five previous eighth seeds that completed an upset after taking a 2-1 series lead since the NBA adopted the 16-team format in 1984.
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Magic fans celebrate in downtown Orlando as playoff victory
Downtown Orlando was buzzing after the Orlando Magic’s win Saturday, with fans celebrating in the streets and nearby events drawing crowds. “News Six — listen, Magic in five,” another fan shouted.Emotions ran high as fans packed the area after the Magic beat the Detroit Pistons in a game that came down to the wire. “Man, that was a great win — a little scary there, a little scary there in the fourth quarter,” Magic fan Vinny Fazio said. “We’ll g…
NBA: Magic waste big lead but rally to top Pistons for 2-1 lead
ORLANDO, Florida — Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points, and the Orlando Magic blew a 17-point fourth-quarter lead before rallying to beat the Detroit Pistons 113-105 on Saturday for a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series. Banchero had 12 rebounds and nine assists. Franz Wagner scored 17 points for Orlando, which got 15 from Jalen Suggs and a 14-point, 17-rebound game from Wendell Carter Jr. READ: NBA Playoffs…
Košarkaši Orlanda pobedili water večeras na svom terenu team Detroita sa 113:105 i tako poveli sa 2:1 u prvom kol plej-ofa Istočne konferencije NBA league.
The Orlando Magic continue to amaze in the NBA playoffs. The team, which finished eighth in the Eastern Conference during the regular season, leads the series against the regular season leaders of the Eastern Conference.
Pistons Rally Falls Short in 113-105 Game 3 Loss to Magic
Photo: Rick Osentoski ~ Imagn ImagesORLANDO, Fla. ~ The Detroit Pistons let momentum slip away Saturday afternoon, falling 113–105 to the Orlando Magic in Game 3 of their first‑round playoff series at the Kia Center. With the series tied entering the contest, Orlando took advantage of its home court to grab a 2–1 lead despite a late Detroit surge that briefly put the Pistons in control. Foward Paolo Banchero and guard Desmond Bane scored 25 poi…
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