They have a bit of a cushion as they currently lead the Magic 30-18. If the Pistons keep playing like this, they'll bump their record up to 24-21 in no time. On the other hand, the Magic will have to make due with a 23-24 record unless they turn things around.

Banchero, Wagner and Suggs collectively made eight consecutive shots without a miss in a 20-4 run to break open a tight game. Wagner, 1-for-12 from the field through the first three quarters, made nine of 10 shots in the final period for 25 points.

Paolo Banchero and Franz Wagner combined for 64 points at Kia Center against the Pistons on Saturday night in a refreshing win for Orlando.

The Magic travel to Miami for a Monday matchup that could determine the regular-season series between the in-state foes.

Saturday's road contest against the Orlando Magic positioned the Pistons in the latter half of their season-longest five-game road trip. However, despite their success away from Little Caesars Arena, the Pistons fell 121-113 at Kia Center. The loss ended Detroit's four-game road winning streak and dropped their overall record to 23-22.

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Detroit Pistons (23-21, sixth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Orlando Magic (23-23, seventh in the Eastern Conference)

Wagner was 1-of-12 from the field going into the fourth but recovered to make 9-of-10, etching his name into franchise history

As the Detroit Pistons and the Orlando Magic battled it out on Saturday night, emotions were running high from the moment the game tipped off. Within the openin

Down 12 at the end of the first quarter, the Magic now have the lead. They have jumped out to a 54-53 lead against the Pistons. The Magic entered the match with five straight losses and they're well on their way to making it six.

There have been games when Jaden Ivey’s absence was felt for the Pistons, especially on the offensive end, but they’ve kept rolling in January without him. The Pistons have a 113.2 offensive rating in the month of January, slightly up from their overall season number of 111.8.