Magic’s Desmond Bane perplexed by postgame praise from Howie Mandel

The Orlando Magic pulled off a big upset of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday, April 6. The Magic need every victory they can get during the NBA regular season’s stretch run. After Monday’s win, Orlando is tied for seventh in the conference and sit just a half-game out of the sixth spot with three games remaining.

Furthermore, snagging that sixth position would allow the Magic to bypass the play-in tournament and advance to the NBA playoffs. MORE: Chicago Bulls make sweeping changes in front office Understandably, Magic players were in a celebratory mood after the 123-107 victory. Star guard Desmond Bane, who scored 25 points, participated in a postgame interview with the Magic TV crew.

Before it started, though, “America’s Got Talent” judge Howie Mandel jumped in. Specifically, he offered praise for Bane’s performance. Clearly, Bane had no clue about the identity of his admirer.

WESH sports director Daren Stoltzfus shared the interaction on X. “You’ve got talent,” Mandel interjected. “Who am I to judge?