Cunningham's 39 points weren't enough to save the Magic from a 112-101 victory over the Pistons.

April 20th - The Magic defeated the Pistons 112-101. Benjamin Bankel contributed 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Wagner added 19 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists. For the Pistons, Cunningham scored 39 points, 5 rebounds, and 4 assists, while Harris had 17 points, 6 rebounds, and 3 assists.

At the start of the game, Suggs hit consecutive three-pointers, and Bancauro's inside-outside scoring helped the Magic establish a lead. The Pistons, led by Cunningham, gradually narrowed the gap. The first quarter ended with the Magic leading 35-27. In the second quarter, the Pistons relied on Harris and Duren's consecutive inside scoring to cut the deficit to just one point. At crucial moments, Carter and Wagner hit three-pointers to stabilize the situation. At halftime, the Magic led 55-51.

After switching sides, the Magic widened the gap with consecutive scores from Benjamin Bancroft and Bayne. The Pistons briefly tied the score thanks to Cunningham, but the Magic's overall offense was more balanced. At the end of the third quarter, the Magic still led 81-74 . In the final quarter, Cunningham scored consecutive points in an attempt to mount a comeback, but the Magic maintained their advantage through inside attacks and crucial responses. Carter's key layup stabilized the situation. Ultimately, the Magic defeated the Pistons 112-101 .

Magic player statistics

Bankel 23 points, 9 rebounds, 4 assists; Wagner 19 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Bain 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Carter 17 points, 6 rebounds, 5 assists; Saga 16 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Black 7 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Silva 7 points, 4 rebounds; Bitadze 4 points, 6 rebounds, 1 assist; Kane 2 points, 1 rebound.

Pistons player statistics

Cunningham 39 points, 5 rebounds, 4 assists; Harris 17 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Robinson 9 points, 4 assists; Duren 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Thompson 8 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist; Jenkins 6 points, 2 rebounds, 2 assists; Huerter 3 points, 2 rebounds, 1 assist; Stewart 3 points, 4 rebounds

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