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The Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons are battling in Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series on NBC Sports Network and Peacock.<\/p>\n

We\u2019re bringing you the best of the 2026 NBA Playoffs<\/a>, presented by Google, with the NBA.com live blog, featuring all of the meaningful moments, performances, observations, news, notes and highlights from Saturday\u2019s action.<\/p>\n

Our slate today begins with Paolo Banchero and the Orlando Magic hosting Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons (1 ET) on NBC Sports Network and Peacock, followed by Thunder-Suns (3:30 ET), Knicks-Hawks (6 ET), both on NBC and Peacock, and Nuggets-Timberwolves (9 ET) on ABC.<\/p>\n

What we know about Saturday\u2019s games:<\/p>\n

Teams that earn a 2-1 lead go on to win an NBA Playoffs series 80% of the time.
\nWith a 3-1 lead, it\u2019s 95.6% of the time, with 13 teams recovering from such a gap in NBA history.
\nWith a 3-0 lead, it\u2019s been 100% \u2014 no team has ever come back to overcome that deficit, with the 2023 Boston Celtics being the last team to tie things up. The 2003 Trail Blazers, 1994 Nuggets and 1951 Knicks also forced a seventh game.<\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 2:39 ET<\/p>\n

Orlando keeps the momentum into the second half<\/p>\n

71-60 Magic with 9:09 to go in the third quarter.<\/p>\n

Desmond Bane (17 pts, 5-of-5 3PA) just knocked down another long ball, followed by a pair of free throws and a dunk from Paolo Banchero (10 pts, 8 reb, 8 ast) to send Detroit to a timeout.<\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 2:18 ET<\/p>\n

Magic up 61-54 at the half<\/p>\n

Ausar Thompson (15 pts) is going off to lead Detroit, but the Magic have earned a seven-point lead at the break in Orlando.<\/p>\n

The Magic are 7-for-17 (41.2%) from 3-point range so far, while the Pistons are 5-of-14 (35.7%).<\/p>\n

Beyond that, the teams have played evenly, with the Magic taking a lead through a small rebounding advantage (23-19) and seven more shot attempts.<\/p>\n

Detroit\u2019s tallied seven blocks so far after picking up 11 in Game 2.<\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 1:55 ET<\/p>\n

Magic step into the lead<\/p>\n

48-44 with 4:44 to go in the first half, as the Magic earn a small advantage.<\/p>\n

Desmond Bane (14 pts) leads all scorers so far, while Jalen Suggs (5 pts) hit this one from Fort Lauderdale.<\/p>\n

Jalen Suggs from the Kia Center logo ! https:\/\/t.co\/DfbyK6OtvJ<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/5ouNw4mzWA<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 Orlando Magic (@OrlandoMagic) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 1:45 ET<\/p>\n

Still tied after one<\/p>\n

26-all after the first quarter, as these physical Eastern Conference squads feel each other out.<\/p>\n

“There’s that quick crossover.” \ud83d\udc4c<\/p>\n

Cade showing off the handles in Game 3! https:\/\/t.co\/rsYT7vEKEh<\/a> pic.twitter.com\/1wGyDkoQCt<\/a><\/p>\n

\u2014 NBA (@NBA) April 25, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 1:20 ET<\/p>\n

Pistons and Magic dueling early<\/p>\n

18-all with 4:56 to go in the first, as the Pistons use a 10-2 run to tie the game up.<\/p>\n

Detroit\u2019s shooting 57.1% from the field so far, while Orlando\u2019s at 41.2%. Can the Magic offense hold up under the Pistons\u2019 defensive pressure?<\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:30 ET<\/p>\n

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Cade Cunningham and the Detroit Pistons are seeking to reclaim homecourt advantage in Game 3 of their 2026 NBA Playoffs first round series with the Orlando Magic.<\/p>\n

All stats from Thursday\u2019s Game 2, which the Pistons won 98-83.<\/p>\n

Detroit (1-1):<\/p>\n

PG Cade Cunningham (27 pts, 6 reb, 11 ast)
\nSG Duncan Robinson (10 pts, 3 3PM)
\nSF Ausar Thompson (11 pts, 8 reb, 2 stl, 1 blk)
\nPF Tobias Harris (16 pts, 11 reb)
\nC Jalen Duren (11 pts, 9 reb)<\/p>\n

Orlando (1-1):<\/p>\n

PG Jalen Suggs (19 pts, 6 reb, 4 ast)
\nSG Desmond Bane (12 pts, 4 reb, 2 ast)
\nSF Franz Wagner (12 pts, 7 reb)
\nPF Paolo Banchero (18 pts, 8 reb)
\nC Wendell Carter Jr. (3 pts, 2 blk)<\/p>\n

Keep an eye on Anthony Black off the Magic bench. He was held to 5 pts on 1-of-6 shooting in Game 2, as the team was kept to 33% from the field \u2014 well below his season average of 15.0 ppg.<\/p>\n

APRIL 25, 2026 \/ 12:15 ET<\/p>\n

Saturday\u2019s injury report<\/p>\n

Jonathan Isaac remains out for the Magic.<\/p>\n

Isaiah Joe is doubtful for the Thunder, while Thomas Sorber and Jalen Williams are out.<\/p>\n

Grayson Allen and Jordan Goodwin are questionable for the Suns, while Mark Williams is out.<\/p>\n

Jock Landale is out for the Hawks.<\/p>\n

Aaron Gordon is questionable for the Nuggets, while Peyton Watson is out.<\/p>\n