Game 3 of the first-round series saw the Magic defeat the Pistons 113-105, taking a 2-1 series lead. The Magic controlled the game until the fourth quarter, where stellar performances from Wendell Carter Jr. (14 points, 17 rebounds) and Desmond Bane (seven 3-pointers) secured the win. Ausar Thompson excelled for Detroit with 17 points, 8 rebounds, and 5 blocks, while Paolo Banchero struggled with efficiency. Cade Cunningham’s late-game surge of 27 points highlighted his inconsistent performance, underscoring the Pistons’ need for stronger starts.
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