Pistons vs Magic score prediction in Game 3, X-factor, key questions
Free Press sports writer Omari Sankofa breaks down the Detroit Pistons' Game 3 matchup with the Orlando Magic on Saturday, April 25.
ORLANDO – The Detroit Pistons got the response they needed in Game 2, dominating the third quarter to secure a 98-83 win. Now, they have an opportunity to regain control of the series on the road. The Pistons will face the Orlando Magic in Game 3 on Saturday, April 25 (1 p.
m. , Peacock). With the series tied 1-1, a Pistons win would give them homecourt advantage again after a surprise upset in Game 1.
The Pistons look to build momentum coming off of a strong second half on Wednesday, which they opened with a 30-3 run. "I thought we came out with the type of energy and the type of effort that we needed on the defensive end and I thought offensively we were able to find the gaps in the defense we needed to make the right plays," forward Tobias Harris said. "I thought we got more ball movement, more body movement, and that let us go on that run.
As you know, when we're able to get stops and get out in transition that’s when we’re at our best, and I thought we did a great job of that in the third. " Here are two questions the Pistons will have to answer in Game 3, plus a prediction. ONE BIG PLAN: Detroit Pistons know they need return of identity for Game 3 vs Magic Can they get Jalen Duren rolling?