NBA playoff winners and losers: Victor Wembanyama dazzles in debut, No. 1 Pistons in trouble vs. Magic?
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- Victor Wembanyama scores 35 points on 13‑of‑21 shooting, setting a Spurs playoff‑debut record and hitting five of six three‑pointers.
- Magic upset top‑seeded Pistons 108‑102 in Detroit, delivering the first major upset of the first round.
- Celtics dominate the 76ers with a 30‑point blowout, extending their series lead and reinforcing their championship pedigree.
- Thunder crush the Suns by 27 points, showcasing their depth and signaling a strong title‑contending run.
- Spurs close the night with a 13‑point win over the Trail Blazers, highlighted by Wembanyama’s three alley‑oop dunks.
Why it matters: Spurs fans gain a 35‑point debut that fuels ticket demand; Pistons lose Game 1, cutting their home‑court advantage and early‑season revenue. The shift boosts Spurs’ merchandise sales and dampens Pistons’ media ratings.
