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Detroit Pistons vs. Orlando Magic, NBA Playoffs, Game 4: live updates
TL;DR
The Detroit Pistons face a must-win Game 4 against the Orlando Magic in the NBA playoffs, trailing 2-1 in the series. Cade Cunningham is performing well, but the Pistons need to improve their ball control and get Jalen Duren more involved.
Key points
- Pistons are in a must-win situation in Game 4
- Orlando Magic lead the series 2-1
- Cade Cunningham averages 31 points but has high turnovers
- Jalen Duren has struggled with low scoring and rebounding
- Magic are two wins away from their first playoff series victory since 2010
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The Detroit Pistons find themselves in a must-win situation in Game 4 of this first round series, staying at the Kia Center to face a confident Orlando Magic team and hoping to avoid a disastrous 3-1 series hole.
After a fourth-quarter comeback fell short in their Game 3 loss, the Pistons are trying to stay cool and take it one game at a time. However, the efforts of Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, and Franz Wagner have the Magic two wins away from their first playoff series victory since 2010, putting pressure on the top seed in the East.
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Cade Cunningham has done his job, averaging 31 points a game, but Orlando's defense has forced him to commit an alarming 6.3 turnovers per game so far. Detroit needs to find a way to get Jalen Duren going, as the runner-up for this season's Most Improved Player award has struggled this series with averages of 9.0 points and 8.3 rebounds.
Follow along here for live updates from Detroit News contributor Kameron Goodwill.
NBA Playoffs, first round: No. 8 Magic vs. No. 1 Pistons
Q&A
What is the current series status between the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic?
The Orlando Magic lead the series 2-1 against the Detroit Pistons.
How is Cade Cunningham performing in the playoffs against the Magic?
Cade Cunningham is averaging 31 points per game but is struggling with 6.3 turnovers per game.
What do the Pistons need to do to win Game 4 against the Magic?
The Pistons need to improve their ball control and find a way to get Jalen Duren more involved in the game.
