Orlando Magic shocked the league, topping the top‑seeded Detroit Pistons 112‑101 in Game 1 of the first‑round series. Paolo Banchero poured in 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists, while Desmond Bane and Wendell Carter added 17 each. The win extended Detroit’s longest home playoff losing streak to 11 games in a blowout of early dominance that cost them a chance to prove in the season’s first playoff game.

Detroit, led by Cade Cunningham’s playoff‑career high 39 points and Tobias Harris’s 17, faltered after a hot start. The Pistons’ offense stalled, allowing the Magic to build an early 18‑5 lead that never receded. Franz Wagner scored 19, with 11 in the fourth to seal the victory and keep the Pistons’ postseason hopes in doubt as they face a steep uphill battle.

The upset marks the first time since 1984 that a No. 1 seed has never led at any point in a playoff opener, according to ESPN Research. Orlando’s victory, coming off a play‑in win over Charlotte, signals a return to relevance for a team that last reached the playoffs in 2010. Detroit must regroup quickly if it hopes to survive the series.