Orlando Magic Beat Detroit Pistons 123-107 Behind Banchero's 31 Points
Final Score
Detroit Pistons 107 - 123 Orlando Magic
Result: Orlando Magic win by 16 points
Status: Finished
Match Summary
Paolo Banchero led the Orlando Magic to a 123-107 victory over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night, scoring 31 points. Desmond Bane added 25 points as Orlando won their fourth game in five outings.
The Pistons, who clinched the top playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Saturday, played without eight players including All-Star Cade Cunningham. Despite a late rally, Detroit's 21 turnovers proved costly.
Key Events
- Q2 Early – Desmond Bane's 3-pointer puts Magic up 33-31
- Q3 Late – Paolo Banchero scores twice during 12-0 run, extending Magic lead to 26 points
- Q4 04:07 – Daniss Jenkins hits 3-pointer to cut Magic lead to 3 points
- Q4 Final – Magic pull away to secure 123-107 victory
Basic Stats
Orlando Magic: 123 points
Detroit Pistons: 107 points, 21 turnovers
Paolo Banchero (Magic): 31 points
Desmond Bane (Magic): 25 points
Jalen Suggs (Magic): 12 points, 12 assists, 6 rebounds, 3 steals
Jalen Duren (Pistons): 18 points
Daniss Jenkins (Pistons): 18 points
Kevin Huerter (Pistons): 17 points
Javonte Green (Pistons): 17 points
Anthony Black (Magic): 14 points in 15 minutes
Highlights
Watch Highlights: Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic Game Highlights
Match Context
Tournament: NBA Stage: Regular Season Pistons Record: 57-22 (26-13 Away) Magic Record: 43-36 (25-16 Home) The Pistons clinched the top playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Saturday and rested eight players, including Cade Cunningham who missed his 11th consecutive game with a collapsed lung. The Magic played without Franz Wagner due to high ankle sprain management and were fighting for playoff positioning in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings.
Stage: Regular Season Pistons Record: 57-22 (26-13 Away) Magic Record: 43-36 (25-16 Home) The Pistons clinched the top playoff spot in the Eastern Conference on Saturday and rested eight players, including Cade Cunningham who missed his 11th consecutive game with a collapsed lung. The Magic played without Franz Wagner due to high ankle sprain management and were fighting for playoff positioning in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings.