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NBA Playoffs Saturday Recap As Magic Take 2 1 Lead Over Pistons And Suns Face Elimination

Published May 7, 2026 at 5:42 PM EDT|1 min|

Saturday's NBA Playoff action delivered drama across the board, with the Orlando Magic taking a 2 1 series lead and the Phoenix Suns facing a must win situation against the Oklahoma City Thunder.

Magic 113, Pistons 105

The Orlando Magic took care of business at home, beating the Detroit Pistons 113 105 to take a 2 1 series lead. Orlando controlled the game from start to finish, using their defensive intensity to keep Detroit's young core in check.

Suns on the Brink

The Phoenix Suns entered Saturday's game against the Oklahoma City Thunder down 0 2 in the series. Falling into an 0 3 hole would all but seal their fate, as no team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3 0 deficit.

Meanwhile, the New York Knicks and Denver Nuggets were looking to even things up against the Atlanta Hawks and Minnesota Timberwolves respectively.

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