The Orlando Magic defeated the first-seeded Detroit Pistons 94-88 to take a 3-1 collection lead within the first spherical of the playoffs on Monday night time.
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 22 factors, Franz Wagner had 19, and Paolo Banchero added 18 factors.
Wagner left with 1:34 left within the third quarter resulting from proper calf soreness.
Orlando overcame their chilly taking pictures night time by defending the ball, as they’d solely 12 turnovers in comparison with 20 for Detroit.
The Magic needed to win an elimination sport at residence within the play-in match, is on the verge of changing into simply the seventh No. 8 seed to defeat a No. 1 in a collection in league historical past.
It occurred solely 4 instances because the playoffs have been expanded to a best-of-seven collection for all rounds in 2003.
However, Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 25 factors, and Tobias Harris added 20.
Jamal Cain electrified the group with a ending slam over Caris LeVert early within the fourth, adopted by a tip-in dunk to make it 87-85 with 4:55 to go.
Suggs missed his first eight pictures earlier than hitting a triple from the nook for an 85-80 lead, however Ausar Thompson’s layup tied it earlier than Cain’s putback.
Bane banked in a 3-pointer to increase Orlando’s result in 92-86 with 1:16 remaining.
In the meantime, the 45-win Magic haven’t received a playoff collection since 2010, once they misplaced within the Japanese Convention finals. The 37-year-old franchise has by no means received an NBA title.
Whereas for the Pistons haven’t superior to the second spherical since dropping within the East finals in 2008.
Recreation 5 is Wednesday night time in Detroit.
