Magic adjust for Pistons ahead of crucial Game 3
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Javonte Green has assumed various roles for the Pistons. However, through the first two games vs. the Magic, he has served as a defensive specialist.
An NBA playoff series is all about game plans and counter moves as teams get to know each other well over a best-of-seven series. With the Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic headed to Orlando for a pair of games after splitting two matchups in Detroit,
Here's how to watch Wednesday's Detroit Pistons vs Orlando Magic game, including start times, TV channels, scores and how to stream.
Detroit Pistons and Orlando Magic head to Game 3 tied at 1-1 as an NBA Playoffs betting analysis targets the Magic team total of over 105.5 points.
Cade Cunningham is defended by Orlando Magic center Wendell Carter Jr. (34) and forward Franz Wagner (22) . Rick Osentoski / Imagn Images DETROIT — You would be hard-pressed to find many stretches over the last calendar year in which an NBA team so thoroughly dominated an opponent as the Detroit Pistons eviscerated the Orlando Magic Wednesday night in the second half of Game 2 of their first-round series.
The Detroit Pistons imposed their will from the opening tip, overpowering the Orlando Magic on both ends. Detroit owned the glass (+15 rebounding margin) and punished Orlando inside, outscoring them 54-34 in the paint in a game that quickly turned one-sided.
There were multiple defensive plays made by the Pistons that led to offense, like Cade Cunningham intercepting a pass to Franz Wagner and taking it all the way for an and-one layup, Ausar Thompson picking Jalen Suggs' pocket for a dunk, and Isaiah Stewart meeting Suggs at the rim for a block that sent Little Caesars Arena into a frenzy.
Detroit Pistons center Isaiah Stewart played quality minutes off the bench in Game 2 against the Orlando Magic.