Magic Cruise To Easy Win Over Pistons
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons, 123-91, at Amway Center on Friday.

The Magic (15-7) were massive favorites entering this game and lived up to expectations here with a solid win over a struggling Pistons (2-20) team that has now dropped 19 games in a row. Orlando established control following a 28-23 score in the first quarter, and the Magic never looked back the rest of the way. By the time the second quarter finished, the Magic were already leading by 14 points after a 30-21 score. The Magic didn’t step off the gas in the third quarter. They outscored the Pistons 35-24 in the third quarter, and the game was all but over by the time the final 12 minutes arrived. Orlando closed things out with ease following a 30-23 score in the fourth and cruised to one of their easiest wins of the season. To be fair, the Magic were solid on both ends of the court and didn’t give the Pistons a chance. With the win, the Magic moved to 10-2 at home. Meanwhile, the Pistons fell to 1-10 on the road.

Franz Wagner led the way for the Magic with 27 points and three assists. Paolo Banchero was impressive as well and posted 24 points. Banchero also added four rebounds, two assists and two steals. Goga Bitadze delivered 13 points, eight rebounds and four blocks. Gary Harris finished with 11 points and two steals. Cole Anthony impressed off the bench and finished with 16 points and six assists.

Cade Cunningham was the leading scorer for the Pistons and finished with 21 points, six assists and three rebounds. Killian Hayes was the only other starter who posted double-digit points thanks to a 16-point effort that also included six boards and four assists. Alec Burks was the only other Detroit player who reached double digits thanks to a 14-point effort off the bench. Isaiah Stewart scored three points with six rebounds. Bojan Bogdanovic notched nine points, the same as Marvin Bagley III.
Posted on: 12/8/2023 7:25 PM
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