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The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 113–105 on April 25 at the Kia Center, staying under the Vegas total of 215.5 in a defensive struggle. Paolo Banchero and Desmond Bane each scored 25 points for Orlando, anchoring a balanced offensive attack that featured 15 three-pointers on 40.4% shooting. Detroit countered with Cade Cunningham's 27 points and Tobias Harris's 23, but the Pistons shot just 43.5% from the field and made only 11 threes while committing 16 turnovers. Orlando's second quarter proved decisive, outscoring Detroit 35–28 to build separation that proved insurmountable in the final two quarters, where both teams managed just 26 points apiece. The Magic's defensive rating of 103.4 held firm despite Detroit's 24 assists, and Orlando's rebounding advantage of 48–42 provided crucial second-chance opportunities. The eight steals and eight blocks from the home team's perimeter defense limited Detroit's spacing and forced the Pistons into a sluggish offensive rhythm. Orlando's victory strengthens its playoff positioning heading into the final stretch.
