{"id":245594,"date":"2026-04-25T01:40:10","date_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:40:10","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/245594\/"},"modified":"2026-04-25T01:40:10","modified_gmt":"2026-04-25T01:40:10","slug":"can-orlandos-depth-overcome-detroits-physical-surge","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/245594\/","title":{"rendered":"Can Orlando\u2019s Depth Overcome Detroit\u2019s Physical Surge?"},"content":{"rendered":"<p id=\"inline-text-0\" class=\"mt-[18px] md:mt-0 mb-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6i\">The Orlando Magic are hoping to take back control of their first-round series against the Detroit Pistons in the NBA Playoffs.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-1\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6l\">After a physical opening pair of games, the series heads to Orlando tied at 1-1, but the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/magic\/onsi\/3-playoff-series-adjustments-for-orlando-magic-detroit-pistons-in-game-3-01kptwp3bx73\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">momentum shifted significantly in Game 2.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-2\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6o\">While the Magic\u2019s depth was the headline story of their Game 1 victory, Detroit\u2019s aggressive third-quarter adjustments proved that this series won&#8217;t be won on talent alone. It will be won on adjustments. <\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-3\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6r\">As the venue shifts, the pressure moves to Orlando to see if their young core, led by Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner, can reclaim the physical advantage in front of a home crowd or if Detroit\u2019s late-game execution has finally found the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/magic\/onsi\/5-key-numbers-from-magic-s-game-2-loss-to-pistons-01kpxf00vrzc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Magic&#8217;s weak point.<\/a><\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-4\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"6u\">We sat down with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.si.com\/nba\/pistons\/onsi\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Detroit Pistons On SI<\/a> contributor Caden Handwork to discuss the changes between Games 2 and 3, how the series is transforming and what to expect as the series moves forward.<\/p>\n<p>What was the biggest reason behind the Pistons bouncing back in Game 2?<img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-fl\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/04\/01kq12f2ts2zbnfptn8j.jpg\" alt=\"Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane\" title=\"Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane\" width=\"3405\" height=\"1915\" class=\"undefined w-full w-full blur-[5px]\" q:id=\"77\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Detroit Pistons guard Cade Cunningham is defended by Orlando Magic guard Desmond Bane. | Rick Osentoski-Imagn Images<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-7\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7b\">The start of the third quarter was the biggest reason. The Pistons needed a spark offensively and the start of the third quarter provided it. I\u2019m interested to see how it carries over to Game 3.<\/p>\n<p>Now that the series is shifting to Orlando, how will the Pistons pivot?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-9\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7h\">The Pistons needed to start strong against Orlando, I expect the Magic to feed off the energy of their home crowd.<\/p>\n<p>What has been the biggest surprise for you from the first two games of the series?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-11\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7n\">How physical both teams have been. The defense from both teams has provided fans with some exciting basketball.<\/p>\n<p>If the Pistons were to lose Game 3, what would be the reason why?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-13\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7t\">Magic\u2019s team depth. Like Game 1 if the Magic can rely on Paolo Banchero, Desmond Bane, Franz Wagner, and Jalen Suggs than Orlando will have a good shot of pulling off the upset in front of their home crowd and take a 2-1 series lead.<\/p>\n<p>What\u2019s your prediction for Game 3?<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-15\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"7z\">I predict the physicality from Game 2 will carry into Game 3 and the Pistons find a way to go on a run late in the second half to earn a win on the road and take a 2-1 series lead.<\/p>\n<p id=\"inline-text-16\" class=\"my-[18px] [&amp;_a]:text-primary my-f-1.5\" q:key=\"0\" q:id=\"82\">Tipoff between the Pistons and Magic is scheduled for Saturday at 1 p.m. ET. 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