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Magic’s Desmond Bane gets bloody elbow in final moments of Game 4 vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic are taking a commanding 3-1 lead over the first-seeded Detroit Pistons. That’s a sentence that no one expected to hear in this year’s postseason, yet here we are. The underdog squad is giving their blood, sweat, and tears for this win… quite literally even. In the waning moments of the Magic’s Game […] The post Magic’s Desmond Bane gets bloody elbow in final moments of Game 4 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Grizzlies’ Ja Morant brings back finger gun celly after Desmond Bane’s Game 4 3-pointer

The Orlando Magic looked to notch back-to-back wins when they hosted the Detroit Pistons on Monday at Kia Center in Game 4 of their first-round matchup in the playoffs. Desmond Bane’s former teammates on the Memphis Grizzlies, Ja Morant and Jaren Jackson Jr., were on hand to cheer for him versus the Pistons. Late in […] The post Grizzlies’ Ja Morant brings back finger gun celly after Desmond Bane’s Game 4 3-pointer appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Franz Wagner questionable to return to Game 4 vs. Pistons with calf injury

The Orlando Magic had one player land on the NBA Injury report before facing the Detroit Pistons. Now Franz Wagner added to it during Wednesday’s game. Wagner left with a calf ailment, per ClutchPoints NBA insider Brett Siegel. The insider described the ailment as a sore right calf. The Pistons and Magic got tied at […] The post Franz Wagner questionable to return to Game 4 vs. Pistons with calf injury appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. support ex-teammate Desmond Bane at Game 4 vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic are looking to take a commanding 3-1 series lead over the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons on Monday night, and they’ve got a couple of NBA players in attendance to support. At least, Desmond Bane does. Memphis Grizzlies star Ja Morant and Utah Jazz star Jaren Jackson Jr. were both seen courtside […] The post Ja Morant, Jaren Jackson Jr. support ex-teammate Desmond Bane at Game 4 vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Carmelo Anthony reveals what’s on the line for Jalen Duren vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons are trying to overcome a 2-1 deficit to the Orlando Magic in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. For Jalen Duren, a chance to redeem himself after a sluggish start. Meanwhile, Hall of Famer-turned-analyst Carmelo Anthony wants Duren to go the extra mile as the Pistons take on the Magic in […] The post Carmelo Anthony reveals what’s on the line for Jalen Duren vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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TV and streaming viewing picks for April 27, 2026: How to watch NBA Playoffs

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76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals complications after emergency surgery

Joel Embiid underwent appendectomy on the ninth of April, putting his status for the start of the postseason in doubt for the Philadelphia 76ers. Embiid did miss the 76ers’ first four postseason games — their play-in triumph over the Orlando Magic and the first three games of their first-round series against the Boston Celtics — […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid reveals complications after emergency surgery appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Fantasy Basketball 2026-27: Predicting the Next Wave of 20-Point Scorers

The state of fantasy basketball is changing rapidly. While the old guard still holds weight, the 20-point scorer club is the true engine of any winning roster. In fantasy basketball 2026-27, the next wave of 20-point scorers are those players whose roles are expanding faster than their current ...

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Pistons most to blame for 2-1 series deficit vs. Magic after ugly Game 3 loss

On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 2-1 in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with an ugly 113-105 loss in Game 3. The Pistons trailed this one for most of the way, and although they came back to take a late lead, they then melted down over the next few […] The post Pistons most to blame for 2-1 series deficit vs. Magic after ugly Game 3 loss appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes Jalen Duren promise after embarrassing start to Magic series

The Detroit Pistons find themselves with plenty to do in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic after losing Game 3 113-105. The No. 1 seed Detroit have not played like the team they have looked all season, coming into the series after going 60-22 in the regular season. A huge reason of the struggle […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes Jalen Duren promise after embarrassing start to Magic series appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Duren fumbling bag hard with pathetic start to Magic series that has Pistons fans baffled

On Saturday afternoon, the Detroit Pistons fell behind 2-1 in their first round playoff series against the Orlando Magic with a tough 113-105 loss in Game 3. The Pistons trailed this one for almost the entirety of the game, and although they did rally late to take a one-point lead in the fourth quarter, Orlando […] The post Jalen Duren fumbling bag hard with pathetic start to Magic series that has Pistons fans baffled appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Angel Reese reacts to Wendell Carter Jr. playing like her while dominating ex Jalen Duren

Wendell Carter Jr. might have learned a couple of things from Angel Reese. The Atlanta Dream forward celebrated her boyfriend following the Orlando Magic’s 105-113 win over the Detroit Pistons. The Magic center and power forward averaged 14 points, 17 rebounds, and 3 assists during last night’s game, to which Reese couldn’t be happier about. […] The post Angel Reese reacts to Wendell Carter Jr. playing like her while dominating ex Jalen Duren appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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“Can somebody tell Duren the playoffs has started” – Kendrick Perkins calls out Jalen Duren for being a non-factor against the Magic – Basketball Network

“Can somebody tell Duren the playoffs has started” - Kendrick Perkins calls out Jalen Duren for being a non-factor against the Magic  Basketball Network

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Why JB Bickerstaff won’t ‘hang onto’ Pistons’ ugly Game 3 loss to Magic

The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a troublesome hole, down 2-1 in their first-round series against the Orlando Magic. Their Game 3 matchup ended with a 113-105 loss, where the Pistons were playing catch-up for the majority of the contest. Orlando led by as many as 17 points, and Detroit struggled to keep pace or […] The post Why JB Bickerstaff won’t ‘hang onto’ Pistons’ ugly Game 3 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jalen Rose down bad after Pistons’ Game 3 loss to Magic

Jalen Rose is a proud Detroit Pistons fan, growing up in the city and then going on to star at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor. Rose was never on the Pistons in his 13-year NBA career, but now that he is in the media, he isn’t afraid to share that he is still […] The post Jalen Rose down bad after Pistons’ Game 3 loss to Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Desmond Bane ties Magic playoff 3PM record, fuels Game 3 win vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic took a 2-1 series lead over the Detroit Pistons with a 113-105 Game 3 win Saturday, powered by a historic shooting performance from Desmond Bane. Bane finished with 25 points, seven rebounds and a steal while shooting 9-for-18 from the field and 7-for-9 from three-point range. His seven made 3-pointers tied the […] The post Desmond Bane ties Magic playoff 3PM record, fuels Game 3 win vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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