Magic stun rusty-looking Pistons in Game 1 win for early series lead
Published on April 20, 2026.
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their first-round series, extending their 11-game home playoff losing streak to 11. Paolo Banchero led the team with 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists. Detroit's Cade Cunningham scored a career-high 39 points and Tobias Harris added 17 for the Pistons. The victory leaves the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic with an early lead in the series. The Pistons will face another game against the Magic in Game 2.
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