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2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Why Long-Shot Magic Are Best Bet to Win East

If you believe in magic like Will Hill, long-shot Orlando to win the East might be a bet you want to consider. Here's why.

APRIL 24 • FOX SPORTS

2025-26 NBA Playoff Odds: Why Long-Shot Magic Are Best Bet to Win East

Orlando, Detroit square off with series tied 1-1

The Orlando Magic host the Detroit Pistons in game three of the Eastern Conference first round with the series tied 1-1

APRIL 24 • Associated Press

Struggles from field in Game 2 loss Bane ended with 12 points (2-11 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 6-7 FT), four rebounds, two assists, two steals and one block in 34 minutes during Wednesday's 98-83 loss to the Pistons in Game 2 of t...

Impact Bane reached double figures thanks to a strong effort at the charity stripe but struggled from the field as the Magic suffered a double-digit Game 2 loss. After erupting for 34 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT) against the 76ers to start the Play-In Tournament on April 15, the guard has scored fewer than 20 points on under 40 percent shooting in each of the past three games.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Pistons beat Magic 98-83 in Game 2 to even series and end NBA's longest home playoff losing streak

Cade Cunningham had 27 points, 11 assists and six rebounds to lead the top-seeded Detroit Pistons to a 98-83 win over the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic, evening their first-round ser...

APRIL 23 • Associated Press

Best NBA Prop Bets Today (Predictions for Desmond Bane, Jalen Williams, Dillon Brooks, More) Shai Gilgeous-Alexander and Cade Cunningham headline a two-game NBA playoff slate on Wednesday, though both games have rather wide spreads....

APRIL 22 • SI.COM

Paolo Banchero scores 23 and Magic beat Pistons 112-101 to extend NBA's longest home postseason skid

Paolo Banchero had 23 points, nine rebounds and four assists to lead the eighth-seeded Orlando Magic to a 112-101 win over the top-seeded Detroit Pistons in Game 1 of their first-r...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Available for Game 1 Bane (illness) is listed as available for Sunday's game against the Pistons.

Impact Bane was a non-participant in the Magic's morning shootaround while dealing with an illness, but he has been cleared to suit up for the start of Orlando's first-round series. The 27-year-old was spectacular in the Play-In Tournament loss to Philadelphia on Wednesday, erupting for 34 points on 10-for-16 shooting. With Orlando now starting their official playoff run against Detroit, Bane should step back into his usual heavy workload on the wing.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Dealing with illness, expected to play Bane did not participate in morning shootaround due to an illness but is expected to play against the Pistons in Game 1 on Sunday, Jason Beede of the Orlando Sentinel reports.

Impact While the expectation is that Bane suits up for Game 1, a lot can change up until the 6:30 p.m. ET tipoff, so his status will need to be monitored closely. In the vent that Bane does not play or is limited by his ailment, Anthony Black and Jevon Carter would be poised to take on larger roles against Detroit.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit begins playoffs against Orlando

The Detroit Pistons host the Orlando Magic to start the Eastern Conference first round

APRIL 19 • Associated Press

Magic rout Hornets 121-90 in play-in game, advance to face Pistons in 1st round of playoffs

Paolo Banchero scored 25 points and the Orlando Magic built a 35-point lead in the first half on the way to a 121-90 rout of Charlotte Hornets in a play-in tournament game on Frida...

APRIL 18 • Associated Press

Tyrese Maxey scores 31 and Sixers beat Magic 109-97 in play-in game, advance to series vs. Celtics

Tyrese Maxey scored 31 points, V

APRIL 16 • Associated Press

Drops 34 points in loss Bane supplied 34 points (10-16 FG, 4-6 3Pt, 10-11 FT), three rebounds, three assists and one block across 40 minutes in Wednesday's 109-97 loss to the 76ers in the Play-In Tourname...

Impact Bane was a bright spot for the Magic, turning in an extremely efficient performance en route to a game-high 34 points while Paolo Banchero struggled. Including the regular season, Bane has reached the 30-point threshold 13 times on the campaign. The 27-year-old swingman will aim to remain productive in Friday's win-or-go-home Play-In Tournament game against the Hornets, who are coming off an overtime win over the Heat on Tuesday.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

76ers take on the Magic for play-in game

The Philadelphia 76ers and the Orlando Magic square off for the NBA Playoffs Play-In Tournament

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Limited in crucial loss Bane provided eight points (3-8 FG, 1-4 3Pt, 1-2 FT), two rebounds, one assist, one block and one steal in 18 minutes during Sunday's 113-108 loss to the Celtics.

Impact Bane was limited to just 18 minutes, closing the regular season with a disappointing effort. It's fair to assume that Orlando was hoping to preserve Bane for the postseason, although plans changed when Boston took charge during the third quarter. Orlando will now face Philadelphia, with the winner securing a playoff spot against Boston.

APRIL 13 • ROTOWIRE

Orlando faces Chicago on 4-game win streak

Orlando seeks to continue its four-game win streak with a victory against Chicago

APRIL 10 • Associated Press

Magic beat Timberwolves 132-120 as Paolo Banchero scores 20 and Orlando wins 4th straight

Paolo Banchero had 20 points and eight rebounds, Desmond Bane added 18 points and six assists and the Orlando Magic beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 132-120

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Magic face the Timberwolves on 3-game win streak

Orlando faces Minnesota looking to extend its three-game win streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Magic's Desmond Bane perplexed by postgame praise from Howie Mandel The Orlando Magic pulled off a big upset of the Eastern Conference-leading Detroit Pistons on Monday, April 6. The Magic need every victory...

APRIL 7 • THEBIGLEAD.COM

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APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Banchero scores 31, Bane adds 25 to help the Magic turn back the Pistons 123-107

Paolo Banchero scored 31 points, Desmond Bane added 25 and the Orlando Magic beat the Detroit Pistons 123-107 on Monday night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

Desmond Bane's response to LeBron James is exactly what Grizzlies fans wanted to hear Desmond Bane responded to LeBron James' recent comments, saying exactly what the Grizzlies fanbase wanted to hear.

APRIL 6 • BEALESTREETBEARS.COM

Notches 27 points in win Bane finished Sunday's 112-108 victory over New Orleans with 27 points (8-19 FG, 3-8 3Pt, 8-11 FT), six rebounds, four assists, one block and one steal over 34 minutes.

Impact Bane helped the Magic improve to 42-36 on the season. Across 78 appearances, Bane is on track to finish as a third-round value in nine-category formats with 20.4 points, 4.2 rebounds, 4.2 assists, 1.0 steals and 2.1 three-pointers in 34.1 minutes per contest.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit faces Orlando on 3-game win streak

Detroit is looking to prolong its three-game win streak with a victory over Orlando

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

Magic rally from 15 points down in the 2nd half and beat Pelicans 112-108

Desmond Bane scored 27 points and the Orlando Magic overcame a 15-point deficit in the second half in a 112-108 victory over the New Orleans Pelicans

APRIL 6 • Associated Press

New Orleans faces Orlando, aims to halt 7-game skid

New Orleans aims to stop its seven-game skid when the New Orleans Pelicans take on Orlando

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

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