The Detroit Pistons (2-2) will host the Orlando Magic (1-3) on Wednesday night ( 7 ET, NBA League Pass ), as both teams look to get back in the win column after dropping their previous outings. Let’s break down five things you should know before tipping.
Orlando’s forward duo leading the way: Through their first four games to open the 2025-26 season, Paolo Banchero (22.8) and Franz Wagner (22.5) rank 31st and 32nd, respectively, in points per game across the NBA. During Monday’s loss to the red-hot Sixers, Banchero dropped 32 points on 10-for-18 shooting and a perfect 11-for-11 at the free throw line, adding seven rebounds, five assists and three blocks over 32 minutes. Wagner is averaging 5.3 boards, 3.3 assists and 1.3 steals on 55.7 / 33.3 / 73.9 splits

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