Magic Stun Top-Seeded Pistons to Steal Game 1 on Road
DETROIT (Interstat) — The Orlando Magic seized home-court advantage Sunday, defeating the top-seeded Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1 of their playoff series at Little Caesars Arena. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with 23 points and nine rebounds. Despite a game-high 39 points from Cade Cunningham for Detroit, Orlando never trailed after a dominant 35-point first quarter. The Magic built a double-digit lead by halftime and maintained control throughout before a crowd of 20,062. The series continues Wednesday in Detroit.