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The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94–88 on April 27 at the Kia Center in a defensive struggle that fell well short of the 214.5-point Vegas total. Devin Bane led Orlando with 22 points while Franz Wagner added 19, but the Magic shot just 32.6 percent from the field and made only 9 three-pointers in a sluggish offensive performance. Detroit's Cade Cunningham paced the Pistons with 25 points and Tobias Harris contributed 20, yet Detroit's 20 turnovers and 37.8 field-goal percentage proved costly despite out-rebounding Orlando 49–52. The Magic's third quarter proved decisive, holding Detroit to just 17 points while Orlando managed 21, establishing separation that the Pistons could not overcome down the stretch. Orlando's defensive rating of 86.0 held firm against Detroit's 93.1 offensive rating, while the visitors' 18 blocks could not compensate for their turnover woes. Both teams combined for just 24 three-pointers in a grinding playoff-style matchup well below the projected scoring line. The result strengthens Orlando's position heading into the final stretch of the regular season.
