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DETROIT — Paolo Banchero broke a tie with a three-point play with 0.8 seconds left and finished with 15 points in the Orlando Magic's 112-109 victory over the NBA-worst Detroit Pistons on Saturday night. Orlando's All-Star made a jumper and a free throw after missing two free throws with 17.9 seconds left, allowing Detroit to stay within two points. Cade Cunningham had a tying layup with 12.4 seconds to go and, with a chance to send the game to overtime, he hit the rim on 70-plus-foot shot at the buzzer. Orlando, vying with Miami to win the Southeast Division, has won three straight and eight of its last 10. Cunningham had 26 points for the Pistons. They have lost five straight and have matching 4-24 records at home and on the road.
