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PREVIEW: The Orlando Magic drew first blood in their series with a 112-101 win over Detroit on Sunday night , and now they'll look to extend their advantage when these teams reconvene for Game 2. Paolo Banchero led the eighth-seeded Magic with 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists , while Cade Cunningham scored a playoff career-high 39 points for the Pistons but didn't receive meaningful support from his teammates . The Orlando offense has proven dangerous when operating freely in transition, yet the team ranks 28th in three-point percentage on wide-open attempts at 36.5 percent and 28th on open...

PREVIEW: The Oklahoma City Thunder dominated Game 1 with a 119-84 victory , putting the Phoenix Suns in a precarious position as the series shifts to Oklahoma City for Game 2. The Thunder won the possession battle by collecting 19 offensive boards while forcing Phoenix into 19 turnovers , a lopsided margin that defined the matchup. Phoenix ranks third in forcing turnovers on defense, yet Oklahoma City's third-ranked ability to force turnovers proved superior , with the Thunder committing just six turnovers across 93 possessions. While the Suns boast strong offensive rebounding at 30 percent, they rank 25th in defensive...