They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Magic 30-18. If the Pistons keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 24-21 in no time. On the other hand, the Magic will have to make due with a 23-24 record unless they turn things around.
Banchero, Wagner and Suggs collectively made eight consecutive shots without a miss in a 20-4 run to break open a tight game. Wagner, 1-for-12 from the field through the first three quarters, made nine of 10 shots in the final period for 25 points.
the Pistons, Detroit and Orlando
Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 64 points at Kia Center against the Pistons on Saturday night in a refreshing win for Orlando.
Saturday's road contest against the Orlando Magic positioned the Pistons in the latter half of their season-longest five-game road trip. However, despite their success away from Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons fell 121-113 at Kia Center. The loss ended Detroit's four-game road winning streak and dropped their overall record to 23-22.
Franz Wagner leads the Orlando Magic (23-23) into a home game against Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons (23-21) at Kia Center on Saturday, starting at 7:00 PM ET.The Magic head into this
Tobias Harris exited the Detroit Pistons' road game at Kia Center on Saturday with a head injury. With 10:12 remaining in the third quarter, Harris caught an elbow from Paolo Banchero and slumped to the ground.
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The Portland Trail Blazers could complete their second season sweep Thursday night with a win over the Orlando Magic at the Moda Center. The Blazer swept the Milwaukee Bucks 2-0 with Tuesday night’s 125-112 win at the Moda Center. The Blazers won 101-79 at Orlando on Jan. 23.
The Orlando Magic have a much better season than the Portland Trail Blazers. However, injuries to Jalen Suggs and Gary Harris have the Magic waiting for an update before they can examine their chances in this matchup.
Getting healthy has presented some unexpected challenges for the Orlando Magic. Orlando has dropped six of its past seven games despite having its stars back in the mix, but the Magic feel like a turnaround is imminent as they head into a meeting with the host Portland Trail Blazers on Thursday night.
Indiana's early hot streak was too much for a physical Pistons team, though they stayed with the Pacers in a 133-119 road loss.