NBA

Orlando 112, at Detroit 101

Sunday, April 19, 2026 · Final · Round 1 Game 1 (ORL leads 1-0)

Round 1 Game 1 (ORL leads 1-0) 1 2 3 4 PTS

Orlando Magic

49-42 · L3 · #10 (1399 ELO +54)

35 20 26 31 112

Detroit Pistons

67-29 · L1 · #4 (1497 ELO -54)

27 24 23 27 101

Little Caesars Arena · Detroit, MI

Attendance: 20,062

Officials: Brian Forte, Kevin Scott, James Williams

Magic Stun Top-Seeded Pistons to Steal Game 1 on Road

DETROIT (Interstat) — The Orlando Magic, undeterred by a hostile road environment and the statistical projections heavily favoring their opponent, delivered a commanding statement to open the NBA playoffs on Sunday. Led by a balanced offensive attack and a disruptive defensive effort, the Magic seized control early and never relinquished it, defeating the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their first-round series at Little Caesars Arena. A crowd of 20,062 watched as the visiting Magic, who entered the postseason with a 47-38 record, systematically dismantled the game plan of the 60-win Pistons. Orlando established its authority in the opening… Read more...

Top Statlines

Cade Cunningham DET 40m 39p 5r 4a
Paolo Banchero ORL 37m 23p 9r 4a
Wendell Carter ORL 37m 17p 6r 5a 1b

Forecasting

ELO Probability DET 81.0%

Spread DET -7.5

Projected Score DET 117 ORL 110

Money Line DET -340/ORL +270

Over/Under 218.5 (Under)