Orlando Magic defeat Detroit Pistons 113-105 in Game 3 to lead playoff series 2-1
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Updated · Orlando Sentinel · Apr 25
Orlando Magic defeat Detroit Pistons 113-105 in Game 3 to lead playoff series 2-1
14 articles · Updated · Orlando Sentinel · Apr 25
Desmond Bane scored 25 points, tying a franchise playoff record with seven 3-pointers, as the Magic won at Kia Center in Orlando. Paolo Banchero added 25 points, 12 rebounds, and nine assists.
The Magic overcame a late Pistons rally, regaining control after losing a 17-point lead, with Franz Wagner and Wendell Carter Jr. making key contributions. Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 27 points.
Orlando responded strongly after a Game 2 collapse, out-rebounding Detroit and showing improved composure. The Magic, seeded eighth, now hold a 2-1 lead over the top-seeded Pistons with Game 4 set for Monday.
Can the Magic join the short list of No. 8 seeds to complete a historic playoff upset?
How will the top-seeded Pistons adjust to Orlando's physicality after their Game 3 collapse?
Are huge playoff comebacks the new normal in the NBA, as seen in the Magic-Pistons thriller?
Is Paolo Banchero's clutch performance the spark for one of the biggest upsets in NBA history?
Will the Pistons' costly fouls and lack of discipline be their downfall in this heated series?