The Orlando Magic escaped with a narrow 112-109 road win over the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Paolo Banchero led the Magic with a clutch performance down the stretch, hitting the game-winning shot with seconds remaining to break a tied score. The game was tightly contested throughout, with neither team able to build a lead larger than eight points. Detroit's backcourt duo kept them in the fight, answering every Orlando run with timely scoring. However, with the game on the line, Orlando executed their final play perfectly, isolating Banchero for a mid-range jumper that found nothing but net. The loss was a heartbreaking one for the Pistons, who fought valiantly but fell just short in their search for a win.