Detroit at Orlando

Detroit has improved this season and has won more games than it took the Pistons until January last season. Plus, they have lost some close games, such as Thursday's 123-121 overtime loss at Charlotte after erasing a 20-point deficit. They are getting more points than they usually would, as Cade Cunningham is out with a hip strain. However, Orlando still plays without Paolo Banchero, who is out indefinitely. The Magic are in a letdown following a huge road win over the Lakers on Wednesday when Franz Wagner hit a go-ahead 3-pointer with 2.5 seconds left, totaling 37 points. Look for the other Pistons to step up in the absence of Cunningham, as often happens in the first game when a player is injured. Grab the points with the Pistons.