The Orlando Magic have been locked in on the game in front of them for much of the last month as they scrambled to make the Playoffs. The Detroit Pistons have joined them now down 2-1.
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The Orlando Magic try to take a commanding 3-1 series lead and put the Detroit Pistons on the brink of elimination as they play Game 4 at the Kia Center.
Desmond Bane struggled in the first two games. But his 3-point breakthrough in Game 3 gave the Orlando Magic exactly what they have wanted to see all year.
The Detroit Pistons' biggest concern was finding help for Cade Cunningham. The Orlando Magic have found an edge by spreading the ball around and finding balance.
The Orlando Magic have been through a lot together and a rough season. When they could have broken apart in Game 3, trust got them a huge victory.
The Orlando Magic return home looking to regain the lead in their series with the Detroit Pistons and make up for a frustrating Game 2 loss.
The Orlando Magic felt the Detroit Pistons merely upped their intensity and pressure to win Game 2. They are eager to prove they can exceed it in Game 3.
The Orlando Magic have been striving for homecourt advantage since their Playoff debut in 2024. After winning Game 1, the team returns home with exactly what they wanted.
The Orlando Magic's poor third quarter was the Detroit Pistons flexing their defensive muscle and reminding them why they were the top seed in the Eastern Conference.
The Orlando Magic got hit with another massive run as their offensive inconsistencies continue to hold back a renewed gritty defensive effort.
The Orlando Magic are bracing for the Detroit Pistons to up their physicality and make a push early in the game. They are set up to withstand that charge.
The Orlando Magic try to build on their Game 1 victory with a second chance in Game 2. But they should see a more determined Detroit Pistons team this time.
The Orlando Magic's communication put them in control of their series with the Detroit Pistons with a stunning Game 1. The Magic have gotten on the same page.
The Orlando Magic entered uncharted waters with a road playoff win. But the team is experienced enough to know that they have not accomplished anything yet.
The Orlando Magic expected a physical battle when they faced the Detroit Pistons. They took it to the Pistons in Game 1 and set the tone for what looks like a competitive series.
The Orlando Magic's story was one of disappointment as they failed to meet expectations. The Playoffs brought a hard reset and the team changed its story in Game 1.
Wendell Carter faces a crossroads as the Orlando Magic prepare for a busy offseason. Their hopes to beat the Detroit Pistons rest on his ability to control the paint.
The Orlando Magic are entering their third playoff series. Many of their young players now have experience under their belt to help them grow for this series.
The Orlando Magic open their playoff series against the Detroit Pistons with a tall order of solving one of the most physical teams in the league.
Paolo Banchero was at the center of criticism in the wake of the Orlando Magic's loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. He silenced everyone with his showing to stave off elimination.