Magic take 2-1 lead into game 4 against the Pistons
Detroit Pistons (60-22, first in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (45-37, eighth in the Eastern Conference) Orlando, Florida; Monday, 8 p. m.
EDT LINE: Pistons -2. 5; over/under is 214. 5 EASTERN CONFERENCE FIRST ROUND: Magic lead series 2-1 BOTTOM LINE: The Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons in the Eastern Conference first round with a 2-1 lead in the series.
The Magic won the last meeting 113-105 on Saturday, led by 25 points from Paolo Banchero. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 27. The Magic have gone 26-26 against Eastern Conference teams.
Orlando is ninth in the Eastern Conference scoring 115. 7 points while shooting 46. 4% from the field.
The Pistons are 39-13 against Eastern Conference opponents. Detroit is fourth in the league scoring 18. 0 fast break points per game.