
Lynx's Collier (ankle) sidelined until at least June
Minnesota Lynx star Napheesa Collier sidelined until at least June due to ankle surgery.
The Detroit Pistons face the Orlando Magic in Game 2 after losing Game 1, 112-101. Despite a strong performance from Cade Cunningham, the Pistons aim to break their 10-game playoff home losing streak.
The Detroit Pistons attempt to hold home court in Game 2 after a surprising Game 1 loss to the Orlando Magic, 112-101.
Detroit has now lost 10-straight playoff home games, but are large favorites in Game 2. The Pistons were led by Cade Cunningham's 39 points, but only he and Tobias Harris (17) scored more than eight points for Detroit.
All five starters for Orlando scored 16 or more points with the Magic's bench accumulating 20 total points. The Magic led at the end of each quarter and put up remarkable numbers for a road team in Game 1, except for their three-point shooting (10/34, 29%), which will need to improve as the series goes on.
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The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 112-101 in Game 1.
The Pistons have lost 10 consecutive playoff home games.
Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 39 points in Game 1.
The Pistons are large favorites in Game 2, but specific odds can be checked with sportsbooks like DraftKings.

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This game opened Pistons -9.5 with the Total set at 218.5.
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