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Jalen Duren's offensive struggles continued during the Pistons' Game 3 loss to the Magic, marking yet another subpar performance.
Detroit center Jalen Duren has been unusually quiet during his team's first-round series against the Orlando Magic.
Refs Turn Magic–Pistons Into “Free Throw Olympics” That Would Even Embarrass Shai Gilgeous-Alexander
Game 3 between the Orlando Magic and Detroit Pistons had all the makings of a gritty playoff battle, but the refs had other plans. The Kia Center turned into a free-throw factory, with whistles killing any real flow.
Franz Wagner sank a stepback 16-foot jumper to regain the lead for Orlando. After Tobias Harris missed a free-throw line jumper on the Pistons’ ensuing possession, Wagner received the ball on the left wing with seven seconds left on the shot clock. With Cunningham bearing down on him, Wagner drained a 3-pointer to extend Orlando’s lead to 109-105.
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SportsLine's model reveals its Orlando Magic vs. Detroit Pistons Game 3 picks
Orlando Magic star forward Paolo Banchero had a clear message for the top-seeded Detroit Pistons after Orlando took a 2-1 series lead over Detroit with a 113-105 victory in Game 3 on Saturday. While Banchero expressed respect for the Pistons,
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