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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 106–92 on March 1 at Kia Center, with Cade Cunningham leading Detroit's offensive charge with 29 points and Tobias Harris adding 23 in a decisive road victory that fell well short of the Vegas total of 224.5. The Pistons controlled the game through superior shooting efficiency, connecting on 45.2 percent from the field compared to Orlando's 37.7 percent, while dominating the glass with 56 rebounds to the Magic's 41. Detroit's third quarter proved decisive, outscoring Orlando 31–18 to build a commanding lead that the hosts could never threaten. The Pistons' stifling defense held Orlando to just 91.8 points per 100 possessions and forced 19 turnovers, while their own ball security—13 turnovers against 24 assists—reflected controlled execution. Paolo Banchero led Orlando with 24 points in a losing effort as the Magic's 37.7 field-goal percentage and 10 three-pointers proved insufficient against Detroit's balanced attack. The win underscores Detroit's growing defensive identity and potential playoff positioning as the season enters its final stretch.
