Magic stun top-seeded Pistons with Game 1 upset
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- Orlando Magic posted a 112‑101 victory over the top‑seeded Pistons, ending Detroit’s 11‑game home playoff losing streak dating back to 2008.
- Paolo Banchero contributed 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth‑seeded Magic.
- Cade Cunningham set a playoff career high with 39 points, yet the Pistons’ supporting cast was quiet offensively.
- Franz Wagner scored 11 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter, helping Orlando never trail and secure a double‑digit lead.
- CBS Sports had the Pistons as the favorite in its pre‑game odds, making the Magic’s upset a surprise to bettors.
Why it matters: Orlando Magic break Detroit’s 11‑game home playoff losing streak, giving the team a realistic path to the next round and a boost in league‑share revenue, while the Pistons miss a chance to end the drought.
