A 15-0 run within the fourth quarter powered the Orlando Magic to a 111-100 victory over the visiting Detroit Pistons on Saturday for his or her eighth win of their final 9 video games.
Orlando, undefeated at dwelling this season, led most the best way however discovered itself in a aggressive contest heading into the fourth quarter. Isaiah Stewart’s layup to open the ultimate interval pulled the Pistons to inside seven factors.
The Magic then demonstrated the defensive tenacity that has them holding opponents to the NBA’s lowest scoring common. Orlando didn’t give up some extent for the subsequent 5:31, whereas occurring its offensive run.
The Pistons shot 46.7 p.c from the ground, and the Magic protection pressured 17 turnovers, which Orlando transformed into 29 factors.
Large males Goga Bitadze and Jonathan Isaac led Orlando’s protection on the inside, every blocking three pictures. Isaac additionally had two steals to go together with his 12 rebounds off the bench.
Gary Harris additionally got here off the bench and made three steals for the Magic.
When Alondes Williams scored on a layup within the closing seconds, the Pistons ended Orlando’s five-game streak of holding visiting groups below 100 factors.
Franz Wagner scored 30 factors for the Magic, marking the eleventh time in 12 video games that he led the group. He additionally reached 30 for the fourth time 5 video games and added 9 rebounds and eight assists.
Moritz Wagner delivered his personal robust all-around recreation off the bench with 18 factors, seven rebounds and 5 assists. Fellow Orlando reserves Anthony Black and Jett Howard added 11 and 10 factors, respectively.
Jaden Ivey led the Pistons with 19 factors, as Detroit sought to fill the void it misplaced with Cade Cunningham sidelined resulting from an ankle damage. Malik Beasley added 18 factors and Marcus Sasser completed with 13 off the bench.
