Desmond Bane delivered his biggest performance since joining the Orlando Magic , but it was Anthony Black ’s final defensive stand that decided Friday night’s NBA Cup matchup. The Magic secured a 112–109 victory over the Detroit Pistons to close out East Group B play with a perfect 4–0 record, powered by Bane’s 37-point eruption and Black’s game-winning block on Duncan Robinson’s three-point attempt in the closing seconds.
Bane set the tone for Orlando throughout the night, finishing with 37 points, eight rebounds, two assists, two blocks and a steal while shooting 13-for-25 from the field and 11-for-12 from the free throw line in 39 minutes. His two-way presence stabilized the Magic during a back-and-forth fourth quarter that featured multiple momentum swings.
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