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Cade Cunningham, Jalen Duren and Pistons flop vs Magic in Game 3 loss, 113-105
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons lost to the Orlando Magic 113-105 in Game 3 of the playoffs, despite a late comeback. Cade Cunningham scored 27 points but struggled with nine turnovers, while Franz Wagner led the Magic to victory with a crucial scoring run.
Key points
- Pistons lost to Magic 113-105 in Game 3
- Cade Cunningham scored 27 points with nine assists
- Franz Wagner led a crucial scoring run for the Magic
- Pistons trailed by 17 points before a late comeback
- Winning Game 3 increases chances of winning the series
Detroit PistonsOrlando MagicCade CunninghamFranz Wagner
ORLANDO − The Detroit Pistons came back from the dead in Saturday's fourth quarter in Game 3 of the playoffs.
The Pistons trailed the Orlando Magic by 17 points three minutes into the fourth, but stormed all the way back to take a one-point lead with 2:52 remaining, only to watch Michigan alumnus Franz Wagner score five straight points to push Orlando on a 9-0 run to end the game for a crucial 113-105 victory in the best-of-seven first-round series in the 2026 NBA playoffs at Kia Center.
Teams winning Game 3 of a best-of-seven series tied at 1 win the series 73.7% of the time in NBA history.
Cade Cunningham had 27 points, nine assists but nine turnovers for the Pistons.
Tobias Harris had 23 points and Ausar Thompson 17 points, eight rebounds and five blocks.
Orlando's Desmond Bane hit seven 3s for 25 points and Paolo Banchero was one assist shy of a triple-double with 25 points, 12 rebounds and nine assists. Wendall Carter Jr. (14 points, 17 rebounds) outplayed Pistons All-Star center Jalen Duren once again (eight points, nine rebounds, five blocks).
Q&A
What was the final score of the Pistons vs Magic Game 3?
The final score was 113-105 in favor of the Orlando Magic.
How did Cade Cunningham perform in the playoff game against the Magic?
Cade Cunningham scored 27 points and provided nine assists, but he also had nine turnovers.
What is the significance of winning Game 3 in a best-of-seven NBA playoff series?
Historically, teams winning Game 3 of a best-of-seven series tied at 1 win the series 73.7% of the time.