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Magic star Paolo Banchero sounds off on bonkers playoff duel vs. Cade Cunningham

The Orlando Magic found themselves at the center of a historic playoff performance as Paolo Banchero and Cade Cunningham each scored 45 points in Game 5 of their first-round series. Banchero delivered a playoff career-high 45 points in a 116–109 loss, adding nine rebounds and seven assists. Despite the defeat, his performance kept Orlando competitive […] The post Magic star Paolo Banchero sounds off on bonkers playoff duel vs. Cade Cunningham appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons

The Orlando Magic have continued to make an impression this postseason, with their physical style and resilience shaping a competitive series against the Detroit Pistons. Entering the series as the No. 8 seed in the East, the Magic established a clear identity built on effort and toughness. Despite a Game 5 loss, Orlando still holds […] The post Kendrick Perkins gives Magic HC Jamahl Mosley, Paolo Banchero props for outworking Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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2 Magic players most responsible for Game 5 loss to Pistons

The Orlando Magic had a golden opportunity on Wednesday night, as they looked to close out the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series. In a game that saw the Magic playing from behind throughout, they ultimately fell, 116-109. In the loss, Paolo Banchero went bonkers. He scored 45 points […] The post 2 Magic players most responsible for Game 5 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons live to fight another day after a 116-109 Game 5 win over the Orlando Magic on Wednesday night at Little Caesars Arena, trimming their first-round playoff series deficit to 3-2. Following the victory head coach JB Bickerstaff explained what he felt made the difference for his team. “It’s a simple formula for […] The post JB Bickerstaff reveals ‘simple’ formula for Pistons success vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals win-or-go-home Game 5 mindset

The Detroit Pistons and Cade Cunningham faced fierce criticism in falling 3-1 to the Orlando Magic. Game 5 left Cunningham and company in win-or-go-home mode Wednesday in the NBA Playoffs. Detroit staved off elimination, hanging on for the 116-109 win at Little Caesars Arena. So how did the perennial NBA All-Star Cunningham approach this contest? […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham reveals win-or-go-home Game 5 mindset appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Why Pistons’ HC JB Bickerstaff wasn’t surprised by Cade Cunningham’s 45-point Game 5 heater

Detroit Pistons star guard Cade Cunningham delivered a season-saving performance Wednesday, scoring 45 points in a 116–109 win vs. the Orlando Magic to keep the Pistons’ playoff run alive. The victory cut the Magic’s series lead to 3–2 and forced a Game 6, giving the Pistons renewed belief after facing elimination. Cunningham carried the offense […] The post Why Pistons’ HC JB Bickerstaff wasn’t surprised by Cade Cunningham’s 45-point Game 5 heater appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Jamahl Mosley unleashes 3 things that handed Pistons Game 5 win over Magic

The Orlando Magic had a chance to break the hearts of the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night by defeating them in five games on home court. The Pistons had high hopes entering the playoffs as the first seed in the Eastern Conference, but dug themselves a 3-1 hole that will be tough to get out […] The post Jamahl Mosley unleashes 3 things that handed Pistons Game 5 win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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What Cade Cunningham learned about Pistons in Game 5 win over Magic

The Detroit Pistons had their backs against the wall coming into Game 5 against the Orlando Magic after dropping Games 3 and 4 on the road. One more Magic win would lead to one of the most shocking first-round upsets in recent history, but the Pistons had other plans. Playing in front of their home […] The post What Cade Cunningham learned about Pistons in Game 5 win over Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Paolo Banchero makes personal record despite Magic’s Game 5 loss to Pistons

The Orlando Magic were on a mission to close out their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday, and Paolo Banchero played like it. Although the Magic ended up losing Game 5 of the series, 116-109, Banchero put together a memorable performance. The former Duke Blue Devils star forward went off for 45 points […] The post Paolo Banchero makes personal record despite Magic’s Game 5 loss to Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Calvin Johnson shows love to Pistons during Game 5 vs. Magic

The Detroit Pistons extended their first-round series against the Orlando Magic in the playoffs as they escaped with the win, 116-109, in Game 5 at Little Caesars Arena on Wednesday. The top-seeded Pistons avoided an embarrassing elimination against the eighth-seeded Magic at home. Orlando leads the best-of-seven matchup, 3-2. Cade Cunningham set the tone early, […] The post Calvin Johnson shows love to Pistons during Game 5 vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes unbelievable history in Game 5 win vs. Magic

It wasn’t easy, but the Detroit Pistons staved off elimination on Wednesday night. They defeated the upstart Orlando Magic in Game 5 of their Eastern Conference quarterfinal series, 116-109. In the win, Pistons superstar Cade Cunningham did something no player for Detroit had ever done before. He scored 45 points in a playoff game. Yes, […] The post Pistons’ Cade Cunningham makes unbelievable history in Game 5 win vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic’s Paolo Banchero already making fans money vs. Pistons

The Orlando Magic found themselves entering Wednesday night’s Game 5 against the Detroit Pistons in a closeout situation. But it’s not Orlando on the verge of going home, but Detroit instead. The Pistons came out hot and played like their backs were against the wall, at one point building a double-digit lead. But Magic star […] The post Magic’s Paolo Banchero already making fans money vs. Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Michael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron Against Media Critics

Michael Jordan went out of his way to defend LeBron James earlier in his career when the sports media started to turn against him. ESPN’s Michael Wilbon shared a wild story about talking to Jordan in the late 2000s to early 2010s timeline of James’ career. LeBron was started to get called out for not […] The post Michael Jordan Privately Defended LeBron Against Media Critics appeared first on HEAVY.

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Cade Cunningham ties 2026 playoff record with monster 1st half vs. Magic

Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons are facing elimination in Game 5 of their first-round series in the 2026 NBA Playoffs against the Orlando Magic at the Little Caesars Arena in Detroit. If the Pistons are to prolong their season, they need a big performance from their best player, and Cunningham is delivering just that […] The post Cade Cunningham ties 2026 playoff record with monster 1st half vs. Magic appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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Magic Announce Unfortunate Franz Wagner News for Game 5

Franz Wagner and the Orlando Magic are one win away from securing a first-round upset in the NBA playoffs. The No. 8 Magic went up 3-1 against the No. 1 Detroit Pistons on Monday with an impressive 94-88 victory at Kia Center. Wagner helped lead the charge for Orlando with 19 points on 7-of-15 ...

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NBA sees early playoff ratings boost, driven by over-the-air games

We are a week and a half into the NBA playoffs, and the league continues to see strong viewership numbers. Through 27 telecasts, the 2026 NBA playoffs are the most viewed since 1993. As of Sunday, the NBA is averaging 3.84 million viewers for first-round playoff games on ABC, NBC, ESPN, and Prime Video. That’s…

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Desmond Bane’s message to Magic ahead of historic opportunity vs Pistons

The Orlando Magic enter Game 5 with a chance to advance in the playoffs for the first time since 2010, and Desmond Bane delivered a clear message as the team prepares to face the Detroit Pistons on Wednesday night. Orlando holds a 3-1 series lead in the first-round matchup, putting the No. 8 seed in […] The post Desmond Bane’s message to Magic ahead of historic opportunity vs Pistons appeared first on ClutchPoints.

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