Ben Clint's 28 points weren't enough to salvage a 116-94 victory for the Pistons over the Magic.

May 4th - The Pistons easily defeated the Magic 116-94. Cunningham scored 32 points, 1 rebound, and 12 assists, while Harris added 30 points, 9 rebounds, and 2 assists. For the Magic, Ben Clint Banchamek had 38 points, 9 rebounds, and 6 assists, while Bayne contributed 16 points, 3 rebounds, and 3 assists.

In the first quarter, Bankel and Cunningham traded baskets, with the score fluctuating. The Magic briefly took the lead thanks to their outside shooting, but the Pistons stabilized the situation with a combination of inside and outside play from Durant and Harris. At the end of the first quarter, the Magic led 22-20. In the second quarter, the Pistons relied on Cunningham's consecutive drives to the basket and his ability to orchestrate the offense, while Harris had a hot hand from beyond the arc, exploding in the quarter. At halftime, the Pistons led 60-49.

After switching sides, the Pistons, thanks to Cunningham's consecutive mid-range and three-point shots and Harris's continued scoring, quickly extended their lead to over 20 points. Despite BenCairo's efforts to close the gap, the Magic's overall offensive efficiency dropped significantly, and the Pistons maintained an 83-64 lead after three quarters. In the final quarter, the Magic narrowed the gap briefly thanks to consecutive scores from BenCairo and Bane. However, the Pistons, relying on Jenkins and Harris's consecutive three-pointers and Cunningham's steady play, ultimately secured a comfortable 116-94 victory for the Pistons over the Magic.

Magic player statistics

BanCairough 38 points, 9 rebounds, 6 assists; Bane 16 points, 3 rebounds, 3 assists; Carter 13 points, 5 rebounds, 2 assists; Black 11 points, 5 rebounds, 1 assist; Saga 6 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Kane 5 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist; Wagner 5 points, 2 rebounds; Carter 1 rebound, 1 assist.

Pistons player statistics

Cunningham 32 points, 1 rebound, 12 assists; Harris 30 points, 9 rebounds, 2 assists; Jenkins 16 points, 3 rebounds, 5 assists; Duren 15 points, 15 rebounds, 3 assists; Robinson 10 points, 6 rebounds, 3 assists; Thompson 8 points, 4 rebounds, 4 assists; Green 3 points, 2 rebounds; Lanier 2 points; Sather 1 assist; Stewart 1 rebound.

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