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

Franz Wagner scored 25 of his 32 points in the fourth quarter, Paolo Banchero had 32 points, nine rebounds and seven assists, and the Orlando Magic snapped a five-game losing streak by beating the Detroit Pistons 121-113.

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.

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

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.

ORLANDO, Fla. — Tobias Harris exited the Detroit Pistons' road game at Kia Center on Saturday with a head injury.

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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.

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Pistons: Losing for only the second time in their last nine road games, the Pistons held the Magic to 18 points in the first quarter before fouls took their toll. The Magic shot 23 free throws in the first half, 38 in the game, and three Pistons finished the game with five fouls each.