Magic upset Pistons in Detroit, take Game 1

DETROIT, MICHIGAN - APRIL 19: Paolo Banchero #5 of the Orlando Magic drives past Caris LeVert #8 of the Detroit Pistons in the first half during Game One of the First Round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs at Little Caesars Arena on April 19, 2026 …

The Orlando Magic upset the Detroit Pistons on Sunday with a score of 112 to 101.

The Magic are seen as an overwhelming underdog as the #8 seed against the #1 seed Pistons.

Paulo Banchero led the way for the team with 23 points. Franz Wagner added another 19 points in the victory. 

The Magic will next face the Pistons at 7 p.m. on Wednesday before returning home on Saturday for Game 3.

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