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Banchero 31, Bane 25 as Magic beat Pistons 123-107

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 to lead the Orlando Magic to a 123-107 win over the Detroit Pistons on Monday night.

Paolo Banchero recorded 31 points and Desmond Bane added 25 as the Orlando Magic defeated the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night. Jalen Suggs contributed a double-double with 12 points and 12 assists, while Anthony Black returned from injury to score 14 points in 15 minutes.

The Pistons were without eight players, including All-Star Cade Cunningham, and committed 21 turnovers. Detroit's Jalen Duren and Daniss Jenkins each scored 18 points in the loss. Orlando maintained their position in the middle of the Eastern Conference standings as they prepare for Wednesday's matchup against Minnesota.