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Magic Edge Pistons 94-88, Take 3-1 Series Lead

4/28/2026

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Summary

Story summary

The Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94–88 in Game 4, moving the series to a 3-1 lead.
Orlando’s defense forced 20 turnovers, limiting Detroit to under 90 points.
Desmond Bane’s three-pointer with seven seconds left stretched the Magic’s lead to six points.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points on 7-of-23 shooting with eight turnovers, prompting coach Jamahl Mosley to say the Magic must protect the ball after posting only 12 turnovers.

History

Historical Context

During the 1994-95 season the Orlando Magic reached their first NBA Finals, only to be swept 4-0 by the Houston Rockets, whose 6th-seed run made them the lowest-seeded champion in history (a record still standing in 2025). That 1995 defensive emphasis resurfaces today as the Magic force 20 turnovers and hold Detroit to 88 points.

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Story summary

The Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 94–88 in Game 4, moving the series to a 3-1 lead.
Orlando’s defense forced 20 turnovers, limiting Detroit to under 90 points.
Desmond Bane’s three-pointer with seven seconds left stretched the Magic’s lead to six points.
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points on 7-of-23 shooting with eight turnovers, prompting coach Jamahl Mosley to say the Magic must protect the ball after posting only 12 turnovers.

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