Detroit Pistons defeat Orlando Magic 106-92

Cade Cunningham scores 29 points to lead Pistons to victory

Mar. 2, 2026 at 7:55pm

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The Detroit Pistons defeated the Orlando Magic 106-92 in an NBA matchup. Cade Cunningham led the Pistons with 29 points, while Jalen Duren added 16 points and 6 rebounds. The Pistons shot 45% from the field and outrebounded the Magic 48-38 to secure the victory.

Why it matters

This win helps the Pistons continue their push for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference, while the Magic remain near the bottom of the standings. The game featured a matchup of two young, rebuilding teams looking to develop their young talent.

The details

The Pistons were led by Cade Cunningham's 29 points, 5 rebounds and 6 assists. Jalen Duren added 16 points and 6 rebounds, while Saddiq Bey chipped in 11 points. The Magic were paced by Franz Wagner's 20 points, but struggled to contain the Pistons' balanced scoring attack.

  • The game was played on March 2, 2026.

The players

Cade Cunningham

The Pistons' 2021 first overall draft pick, Cunningham is in his third NBA season and emerging as a star for the franchise.

Jalen Duren

The Pistons' 2022 first round draft pick, Duren is a promising young center in his second NBA season.

Franz Wagner

The Magic's 2021 first round draft pick, Wagner is in his third NBA season and the team's leading scorer.

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What they’re saying

“Cade really set the tone for us tonight with his aggressive play. When he's attacking the rim like that, it opens up a lot for the rest of our guys.”

— Dwane Casey, Pistons Head Coach (Detroit Free Press)

“We just couldn't find a way to slow them down. Hats off to the Pistons, they played a great game on both ends of the floor.”

— Jamahl Mosley, Magic Head Coach (Orlando Sentinel)

What’s next

The Pistons will look to build on this win as they continue their push for a playoff spot, while the Magic will try to regroup and get back on track.

The takeaway

This game showcased the promising young talent on both the Pistons and Magic rosters, with Cade Cunningham and Franz Wagner leading their respective teams. It was an important win for the Pistons as they aim to return to the playoffs for the first time since 2019.