Orlando Magic at Detroit Pistons

Magic's Balanced Attack Outlasts Cade Cunningham's 39-Point Night

Orlando beat Detroit 112-101 on the road, leading wire-to-wire behind a balanced attack: Paolo Banchero scored 23 points and grabbed 9 rebounds, Franz Wagner added 19, and Wendell Carter Jr. contributed 17 points on efficient 8-of-9 shooting. The Magic dominated the paint 54-34 and out-rebounded Detroit 45-39. Cade Cunningham poured in 39 points for the Pistons, but he didn't get enough help to overcome Orlando's balance.

Final score: Orlando Magic 112, Detroit Pistons 101. Primary win factor: Paint Dominance.