Paolo Banchero, Magic Beat Cade Cunningham, Pistons to Steal Game 1 as NBA Fans Eye 7-Game Series

Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic stunned the No. 1 seed Detroit Pistons with a 112-101 road win in Game 1 on Sunday night, overcoming Cade Cunningham's 39-point performance.

Pistons vs. Magic odds, prediction, time: 2026 NBA playoff picks, April 19 best bets by proven model

SportsLine's model reveals its Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game 1 picks

NBA playoffs 2026 takeaways: Pistons disappear against Magic; Thunder roll to begin title defense; Jayson Tatum stars in Celtics' big win

Not saying it’s all on Duren, but the Pistons thrive on defense and limiting easy buckets near the rim. They were outscored 54-34 in points in the paint — clear evidence that Detroit’s frontcourt failed them.

Angel Reese Celebrates Wendell Carter Jr. and Magic’s Upset Over Detroit

Angel Reese and Wendell Carter Jr. have hinted that they're dating but haven't officially confirmed their relationship.