Pistons on brink of elimination after gifting Magic Game 4 win, 94-88
The Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 94-88 in Game 4, taking a 3-1 series lead and putting the Pistons on the brink of playoff elimination. The Magic overcame poor shooting by forcing 20 Pistons turnovers, including eight from Cade Cunningham, and held Detroit scoreless from the field for over five minutes in the final stretch. Jamal Cain stepped in for injured starter Franz Wagner and contributed key plays, including a putback dunk and strong defense. The Pistons, despite 25 points from Cunningham and 20 from Tobias Harris, struggled offensively and with ball control late in the game.
- ▪The Orlando Magic won Game 4 94-88, taking a 3-1 lead in the first-round playoff series against the Detroit Pistons.
- ▪Jamal Cain replaced injured Franz Wagner and had eight points, nine rebounds, and played a key role in stifling Cade Cunningham.
- ▪The Magic forced 20 Pistons turnovers, leading to a 23-5 advantage in points off turnovers.
- ▪Detroit was held without a field goal for over five minutes late in the fourth quarter, with their last made basket coming at 5:24 remaining.
- ▪Game 5 will be played in Detroit, where the Pistons must win to avoid elimination and force a Game 6 in Orlando.
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