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Magic Seek 3-1 Edge as Banchero Near Triple-Double

4/27/2026

Summary

Magic Host Pistons

The Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 on Monday, April 27, with the Magic leading the series 2-1 and can take a 3-1 lead.
Paolo Banchero posted 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in Orlando’s 113-105 Game 3 win.
Kevin Huerter is questionable for Detroit and Jonathan Isaac is doubtful for Orlando.
SportsLine predicts the total will go under and gives the Pistons a 60 % chance to cover.

Summary

Stewart Fouls

Isaiah Stewart received a double-foul, a double-technical and a Flagrant-1 foul while Ausar Thompson received a Flagrant foul in Game 3.
Coach J.B. Bickerstaff said Pistons must win Game 4 to regain home-court, while Jamahl Mosley credited Orlando’s loud fans for a boost.
Point guard Cade Cunningham emphasized ball distribution and cutting turnovers after his four first-quarter turnovers.
Rookie center Jalen Duren added five blocks despite a 3-for-10 shooting night, earning Cunningham’s praise.

History

Historical Context

The Orlando Magic, founded in 1989, reached their first NBA Finals in 1995 after a 57-25 record, a 3-0 sweep of Detroit and a 4-1 win over Atlanta before losing to Houston. The 2024 matchup against the Pistons echoes that earlier run, with Paolo Banchero’s near-triple-double prompting coaches to tweak defenses as both teams chase the momentum that once propelled the 1995 Magic.

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Magic Host Pistons

The Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons in Game 4 on Monday, April 27, with the Magic leading the series 2-1 and can take a 3-1 lead.
Paolo Banchero posted 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists in Orlando’s 113-105 Game 3 win.
Kevin Huerter is questionable for Detroit and Jonathan Isaac is doubtful for Orlando.
SportsLine predicts the total will go under and gives the Pistons a 60 % chance to cover.

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