In the waning days of the regular season, the Detroit Pistons travel to Orlando carrying both the weight of injury and the quiet confidence of a team that has learned to win without its brightest light. Cade Cunningham's collapsed lung has sidelined the franchise cornerstone, yet Detroit holds the Eastern Conference's top seed — a testament to the enduring power of collective discipline over individual brilliance. The Magic, clinging to the ninth seed, face a moment that will reveal whether their season-long inconsistency is a pattern or merely a prelude.
Pistons Favored Over Magic Despite Cunningham Absence
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