The Orlando Magic lead the series 3-1 after winning Game 4 against the Detroit Pistons, 94-88. The Magic are one game away from becoming the seventh No. 8 seed to defeat a No. 1 seed in the NBA playoffs.
Key points
Orlando Magic lead series 3-1 after winning Game 4
Magic won Game 4, 94-88 against Detroit Pistons
Desmond Bane scored 22 points for Orlando in Game 4
Cade Cunningham led Detroit with 25 points
Magic could become seventh No. 8 seed to defeat No. 1 seed
Orlando MagicDetroit PistonsClevelandToronto
The Orlando Magic did the unthinkable and won Game 4, 94-88, pushing the series to Magic up 3-1. Historically, only six No. 8 seeds have won their first round matchups versus a No. 1 and two of them went on to make the NBA Finals. Orlando is one game away from being the seventh No. 8 seed to knock off a No. 1 seed.
Both Orlando and Detroit shot below 40% from the field and 30% from three in Game 4. Desmond Bane led Orlando in scoring with 22 points during Game 4, while Paolo Banchero added 18 points, and Franz Wagner dropped 19. The rest of the Orlando Magic combined for 35 points on 12-of-41 shooting (29.2%) and 3-of-18 from three (16.6%).
Cade Cunningham scored 25 points for Detroit and Tobias Harris poured in 20, but no one else on the Pistons scored more than eight points. Take away Cunningham's stats and the Pistons went 3-of-19 from three (15.7%) and 12-of-18 from the free throw line (66.6%). The winner of this series will face the winner of Cleveland versus Toronto. The Cleveland and Toronto series is tied up 2-2 and they play Game 5 tonight.
Lets take a closer look at tonight’s matchup and take into consideration lineups, injuries, and other factors affecting the line and total.
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Q&A
What are the latest odds for the Pistons vs Magic Game 5?
The latest odds for Game 5 can be found through sportsbooks like DraftKings, which provide updated betting lines and totals.
Who are the leading scorers for the Magic in Game 4?
Desmond Bane led the Magic with 22 points, followed by Paolo Banchero with 18 points and Franz Wagner with 19 points.
What is the historical significance of the Magic's current playoff position?
If the Magic win Game 5, they will become the seventh No. 8 seed in NBA history to defeat a No. 1 seed in the first round of the playoffs.
What are the key stats from Game 4 between the Pistons and Magic?
Both teams shot below 40% from the field and 30% from three-point range, with the Pistons struggling particularly from beyond the arc.
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Game Details and How to Watch Live: Magic vs. Pistons
Date: Wednesday, April 29, 2026
Time: 7:10 PM EST
Site: Little Caesars Arena
City: Detroit, MI
Network/Streaming: Amazon Prime Video
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Game Odds: Magic vs. Pistons
The latest odds as of Wednesday courtesy ofDraftKings:
Moneyline: Detroit Pistons (-380), Orlando Magic (+300)
Spread: Pistons -.5
Total: 211.5 points
This game opened Pistons -8.5 with the Total set at 213.5.
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Jonathan Issac (knee) is listed as DOUBTFUL for Game 5
Detroit Pistons
Kevin Huerter (hip) is listed as QUESTIONABLE for Game 5
Important stats, trends and insights: Pistons vs. Magic
Detroit is 45-41 ATS and 22-20 ATS at home
Detroit is 46-39-1 to the Under and 23-19 to the Under at home
Detroit is 18-19 ATS as a home favorite
Detroit is 20-17 to the Under as a home favorite
Orlando is 42-46 ATS and 19-23 ATS on the road
Orlando is 46-42 to the Over and 23-19 to the Under on the road
Orlando is 11-12 ATS as a road underdog and 12-11 to the Under
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